Snoring : The Physical Problems
It only takes a minute , or a cursory glance , at the list of physical problems associated with snoring to quickly embrace this funny-sounding noun / verb into the class of serious health problems .
Here is just an opening list of the health problems associated with snoring ( and remember , please , that we ’ re just looking at physical problems right now ; emotional problems come later !).
⇨ Sleep apnea ( described below ) ⇨ Heart disease ⇨ Stroke ⇨ Headaches throughout the day ( due to poor quality sleep and poor airflow through trachea ) ⇨ Night sweats ⇨ Heartburn ⇨ Swollen legs and arms ( due to lack of oxygen flow ) ⇨ An overall weakened immune system ⇨ Hearing loss ( if snoring is very loud ; remember , snoring can be as loud as a passing jet !) ⇨ And more …
In addition , most of us assume that snoring is associated with adulthood ; and , as such , that the physical ailments noted above are limited to adults . This is not the case at all , since many children and adolescents snore ( particularly those with related airflow inhibiting conditions , such as asthma ).
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