snoring
Sign in to saveSnoring (or stertor, ) is an abnormal breath sound caused by partially obstructed, turbulent airflow and vibration of tissues in the upper respiratory tract (e.g., uvula, soft palate, base of tongue) which occurs during sleep. It usually happens during inhalations (breathing in).
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Snoring is a sound that occurs during sleep when air flows turbulently through a partially blocked upper airway, causing tissues like the soft palate and uvula to vibrate. It typically happens when you breathe in and can indicate that airflow through your respiratory tract is being partially obstructed.
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- The soft palate and the base of tongue obstruct the airway in a person sleeping on their back. Snoring is one of the major symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, although it may occur without any sleep apnea or other medical conditions.
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- Otorhinolaryngology, sleep medicine
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43 sectionsContents
- Classification
- Distinguishing stertor and stridor
- Mechanism
- Causes
- Nasal cavity
- Adenotonsillar hypertrophy
- Mouth
- Mouth breathing
- Retrognathia
- Pharynx
- Tongue
- Larynx and laryngopharynx
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Obesity
- Alcohol
- Muscle relaxants
- Diet
- Pregnancy
- Hereditary factors
- Possible consequences
- For sleeping partner
- Cognitive and psychological
- Cardiovascular disease
- Headaches
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Sleep bruxism
- Dry mouth
- Other
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Lifestyle modification
- Nasal strips and dilators
- Orthopedic pillows
- Medications
- Myofunctional therapy (oropharyngeal exercises)
- Dental appliances
- Orthodontic treatment
- Positive airway pressure
- Surgery
- Epidemiology
- Society and culture
- References
- External links
Snoring (or stertor, ) is an abnormal breath sound caused by partially obstructed, turbulent airflow and vibration of tissues in the upper respiratory tract (e.g., uvula, soft palate, base of tongue) which occurs during sleep. It usually happens during inhalations (breathing in).
Primary snoring is snoring without any associated sleep disorders and usually without any serious health effects. It is usually defined as apnea–hypopnea index score or respiratory disturbance index score less than 5 events per hour (as diagnosed with polysomnography or home sleep apnea test) and lack of daytime sleepiness.