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INTRODUCTION
We seem to think that snoring is a normal phenomenon in our society. However, there are serious
problems associated with this very irritating noise. Medically, the biggest danger is the association of
snoring with sleep apnea, a disease which has been connected with major cardiovascular diseases.
There are serious social consequences of snoring that should not be ignored. A lot of broken families
have snoring as the root of the problem. Weight reduction, a change in the sleeping position is just
some of the ways which can help reduce the problem of snoring. However, if these options fail, it is
better to consult a medical professional in order to solve the root of the problem.
Chapter 3. Snoring
Ted and Annie are newly-weds. After their wedding, both of them headed into their wedding bed,
exhausted. Suddenly, Annie woke up because of a disturbing sound... As she leaned over to Ted, the
sound came became louder! Omigod! Ted snores! And it's not just a normal snore-it's type of snore
that can rock your brains out! Frustrated, she slumped into the bed, waiting patiently for it to stop.
But alas! Ted is already in the dream world. Defeated, she got her pillow and headed into the couch,
where she'll probably sleep for the rest of the night..or her married life.
Annie's story is not an extraordinary one. Most of us get the shock of our life when we learn that our
partner snores so heavily, you knew that it will have a great impact on your life as couple. So before
you file for divorce, read first the succeeding paragraphs and try to understand the reasons behind
snoring. It is recommended to look for options to resolve the problem.
Snoring is the vibratory sound produced by the obstruction of the upper airway especially during sleep.
This sound is produced by the turbulent flow of air as it meets resistance in the narrowed air passages.
This occurs either during inspiration or expiration. At times, the sound can be soft, which is not usually
alarming, but there are cases where it can get loud and really irritating. The structures usually involved
during snoring are the soft palate and the uvula.
For most people who snore, this sleep disorder corresponds to obstructive events of many years. The
reasons behind this condition maybe one of the following:
a. Weakness of the throat muscle
The throat muscles are the ones that control the surge of air that enters your airways. If the throat
muscles are weak or have lost their muscle tone, it causes the pharynx to collapse. Air entry will
become turbulent, causing airflow obstruction, which is manifested by snoring.
b. Malpositioning of the jaw
Tension in the muscles of the jaw will also cause irregular flow to the airway passages.
c. Excess fat on the neck and around the throat
The excess fat around the neck and around the throat can also cause blockage of the air passageways
d. Nasal obstruction
Nasal obstruction or congestion predisposes an individual to breathe through his mouth, causing
snoring.
e. Alcohol or drug intake
Substances which relax the muscles of the throat, such as alcohol and drug must be avoided. These
chemicals cause the pharyngeal muscles to partially collapse, resulting in airway obstruction.
f. Lying on your back
Sleeping on your back pulls your tongue against the posterior pharyngeal wall by gravity, blocking the
flow air in your air passages.
g. Usually, if snoring does not affect your life or your sleeping partner, it is not significant. However, if
it interferes with your daily activities and health, a consult to the physician is imperative.
We seem to think that snoring is a normal phenomenon in our society. However, there are serious
problems associated with this very irritating noise. Medically, the biggest danger is the association of
snoring with sleep apnea, a disease which has been connected with major cardiovascular diseases.
There are serious social consequences of snoring that should not be ignored. A lot of broken families
have snoring as the root of the problem. Weight reduction, a change in the sleeping position is just
some of the ways which can help reduce the problem of snoring. However, if these options fail, it is
better to consult a medical professional in order to solve the root of the problem.
Chapter 3. Snoring
Ted and Annie are newly-weds. After their wedding, both of them headed into their wedding bed,
exhausted. Suddenly, Annie woke up because of a disturbing sound... As she leaned over to Ted, the
sound came became louder! Omigod! Ted snores! And it's not just a normal snore-it's type of snore
that can rock your brains out! Frustrated, she slumped into the bed, waiting patiently for it to stop.
But alas! Ted is already in the dream world. Defeated, she got her pillow and headed into the couch,
where she'll probably sleep for the rest of the night..or her married life.
Annie's story is not an extraordinary one. Most of us get the shock of our life when we learn that our
partner snores so heavily, you knew that it will have a great impact on your life as couple. So before
you file for divorce, read first the succeeding paragraphs and try to understand the reasons behind
snoring. It is recommended to look for options to resolve the problem.
Snoring is the vibratory sound produced by the obstruction of the upper airway especially during sleep.
This sound is produced by the turbulent flow of air as it meets resistance in the narrowed air passages.
This occurs either during inspiration or expiration. At times, the sound can be soft, which is not usually
alarming, but there are cases where it can get loud and really irritating. The structures usually involved
during snoring are the soft palate and the uvula.
For most people who snore, this sleep disorder corresponds to obstructive events of many years. The
reasons behind this condition maybe one of the following:
a. Weakness of the throat muscle
The throat muscles are the ones that control the surge of air that enters your airways. If the throat
muscles are weak or have lost their muscle tone, it causes the pharynx to collapse. Air entry will
become turbulent, causing airflow obstruction, which is manifested by snoring.
b. Malpositioning of the jaw
Tension in the muscles of the jaw will also cause irregular flow to the airway passages.
c. Excess fat on the neck and around the throat
The excess fat around the neck and around the throat can also cause blockage of the air passageways
d. Nasal obstruction
Nasal obstruction or congestion predisposes an individual to breathe through his mouth, causing
snoring.
e. Alcohol or drug intake
Substances which relax the muscles of the throat, such as alcohol and drug must be avoided. These
chemicals cause the pharyngeal muscles to partially collapse, resulting in airway obstruction.
f. Lying on your back
Sleeping on your back pulls your tongue against the posterior pharyngeal wall by gravity, blocking the
flow air in your air passages.
g. Usually, if snoring does not affect your life or your sleeping partner, it is not significant. However, if
it interferes with your daily activities and health, a consult to the physician is imperative.
Contents at a Glance
The second book
Chapter 1. Airway AnatomyThe air passages, which start from the nose and end at the bronchioles, are important to the exchange
of gases that are vital to life. Opening of the airway passages is considered as a passive action since it
does not involve any muscle contraction. However, the closure of the airways is an active process as it
involves the action of the muscles of the orophaynx, the area behind the oral cavity.
The nose is the external opening of the respiratory system. Within the nose are two to cavities that
open into the nasal portion of the pharynx. The pharynx is a fibromuscular structure extending from
the base of the skull to the cricoids cartilage, which is located in front of the esophagus. The pharynx
is the common pathway of food particles and the respiratory gases. It is divided into three regions: the
nasopharynx, the oropharynx and the laryngopharynx.
The patency of the pharynx is of vital importance in maintaining a patent and an unobstructed airway
for adequate gas exchange. Decreased muscle tone of the pharynx can lead to airway obstruction,
causing intermittent absence of airflow through the mouth and nose during sleep. This condition is
known as obstructive sleep apnea or OSA.
In the pharyngeal walls, there is a circularly arranged lymphoid tissue known as the ring of Waldeyer,
which mainly traps the inhaled irritants or pathogens that can cause infections or damages to the
body. The ring of Waldeyer includes two large palatine tonsils, the lingular tonsils, the Eustachian
tonsils and the nasopharyngeal tonsils or the adenoids. Enlarged adenoids are commonly involved in
snoring.
At the base of the tongue, it is the epiglottis, a spoon - shaped flap of elastic cartilage which separates
the oropharynx to the laryngopharynx. The epiglottis prevents aspiration of food particles to the lungs
by forming a lid over the opening of the larynx. This routes the food into the esophagus, or the food
tube.
The sensory innervations of the upper airway is derived from cranial nerves V (trigeminal nerve),
cranial VII (facial nerve), cranial IX (glossopharyngeal nerve) and the cranial nerve X (vagus nerve).
The muscles of the larynx are supplied by the laryngeal nerve, with the exception of the cricothyroid
muscle, which is innervated by the superior laryngeal nerve.
A series of autonomic reflexes controls the vascularity of the nasal mucosa, allowing it to shrink and
swell quickly. Foreign particles are blocked in the nasal passages by the vibrissae or the stiff hairs, the
epithelium and the lymphatic drainage of this area.
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