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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