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Is Snoring Just Snoring?

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Snoring Can Be More Than Just Snoring!

Snoring in of itself can be annoying, frustrating and obviously noisy! The comedic aspects of snoring are often highlighted in movies or television; the seriousness of the snoring often made to seem minimal. Snoring can be but a small role in the bigger picture of one’s health in the form of Sleep Apnea. But just how does one know if they are experiencing this potentially fatal illness or just plain ol’ snoring?

Ask yourself; are you unusually sleepy during the day? This could be a sign that your snoring is more than just snoring. Take the Epworth Sleepiness Scale! This is a standard series of questions that are widely used to see how your sleep affects your daily life. It will evaluate how likely you are to fall asleep in certain situations.

Keep in mind that the quality of your sleep has an impact on many aspects of your life and overall health. Sleep apnea has been directly related to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other diseases.
Treatment no longer means being strapped with a mask to your face and being hooked up to a CPAP machine. There are other options including the utilization of oral appliances to help manage one’s sleep apnea.

If you have any questions regarding snoring, sleep apnea and the management of the disease, please do not hesitate to call us. We can be reached at 561-705-5252. We will arrange for an appointment to help you find the best means to help you once again have a healthy nights rest.

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.