What causes snoring? What to do if you snore

Some people often snore when they sleep. In fact, snoring is also a disease. You should actively lose weight, adjust your sleeping posture, try to sleep on your side, and regulate your body to reduce snoring. So what causes snoring? Let's learn about it below.

Contents of this article

1. What causes snoring?

2. What to do if you snore

3. What are the dangers of long-term snoring?

What causes snoring?

1. Stenosis or blockage in any part of the upper respiratory tract can lead to obstructive sleep apnea.

2. Respiratory diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

3. Cardiovascular system diseases.

4. Endocrine disorders, such as hypertrophy of the limbs, enlarged tongue, hypothyroidism, adrenal cortex hyperplasia, etc.

5. Enlarged tonsils and adenoids, sensitive nose and long-term sinusitis in young children.

What to do if you snore

Snoring can be eliminated through non-surgical or surgical treatment. For non-surgical treatment, you need to actively lose weight, adjust your sleeping posture, sleep on your side as much as possible, and take medication as an aid. If the effect is not satisfactory, surgical treatment can be used, such as nasal polyp removal, tonsillectomy, etc.

What are the dangers of long-term snoring?

1. Respiratory acidosis may occur, with symptoms such as shortness of breath, cyanosis, irritability, etc. In severe cases, sudden respiratory arrest may occur.

2. Long-term hypoxia can lead to heart failure, high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and even heart rhythm disorders and cardiac arrest.

3. Lack of oxygen can also lead to symptoms such as memory loss, intellectual impairment, personality changes, and abnormal behavior.