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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

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Maria Yazji
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

What can you do to treat your snoring issue?

Snoring is a type of sound that comes out from the mouth when an individual falls asleep. This type of sound can be very annoying when you have a sleep partner. In some individuals, they are loud, while for some people, the sound is minimal. Having excess weight can lead to loud snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Snoring once in a while is not all that bad as people tend to snore in their sleep when they have been stressed out throughout the day, but when the snoring gets intense, it is an underlying health condition requiring medical attention.

Some of the factors that can lead to snoring are:

Sleeping position: Our sleeping position determines a lot of things that happen in the body. For example, if an individual sleeps on his back throughout the night, the person is prone to snore loudly. Therefore, it is important to be mindful of the type of sleep position to avoid this type of situation. You can also try to use pillows to support your body so you will be able to sleep by your side at night.

Excessive alcohol or drug usage: Too much alcohol and drug consumption can cause the relaxation of muscles, which can lead to snoring.

Late-night meal: Eating late at night can lead to snoring. Snoring issues can be traced to individuals that have their dinner late; this is because some food particles might end up blocking the throat, which can lead to loud noises coming out from the mouth.

Nasal complications: Having a thin and narrow airway can lead to the blockage of air from both the nose and mouth. This can lead to snoring as the individual air canals are slightly blocked, and this obstructs the passage of air.

What can help reduce snoring

Regular exercise: Having exercises regularly can help to reduce snoring as exercises help to relax the muscles in the body.

Eating a healthy diet: Following a healthy diet at all times helps maintain an individual's weight. This way you won't gain excessive weight that might end up causing an underlying health condition.

Oral appliances: Some specific oral appliances can help with snoring issues. Oral appliance therapy helps patients breathe better by keeping the air passageway open during their sleep.

Pillar procedure: It’s a type of minor surgery used to treat snoring and less severe cases of obstructed sleep apnea (OSA). It is also known as a palatal implant.

If you’re ready to try out an oral appliance therapy to treat your snoring issue, please visit www.orthodonticsinmiami.com and request a consultation for one of our offices in Weston, Brickell, or West Miami.

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