Snoring Side-Effects

Snoring not only wrecks marital bliss, but is also associated with sleep deprivation (for both the snorer and the spouse) and the following health problems:

• Compromised immune system
• Excessive day-time sleepiness and lethargy
• Decreased productivity and work performance
• Unclear thinking
• Poor mental and emotional well-being

Snore-Prone Individuals

People with the following lifestyle habits or conditions are more prone to snoring problems:

• Ageing results in muscle weakness, which may lead to snoring.
• Alcohol drinking. Alcohol acts as a muscle relaxant on the throat.
• Smoking irritates the soft tissue in the nose and throat.
• Overweight people have smaller airways due to fatty deposits.
• Cold or sinus infections, and allergies such as hay fever causing inflammation of the nose and throat.

Snoring Facts

Around 25% of people are habitual snorers, with males more susceptible to snoring than females. And smokers are twice as likely to snore.