Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Snoring and sleep apnea are both sleep-related breathing disorders, but they have different characteristics and implications for health. Let’s explore each condition:

Snoring

Definition:

Snoring is a common sleep disorder characterized by noisy breathing during sleep, typically caused by the vibration of tissues in the airway due to narrowed or obstructed airflow.

Causes:

Symptoms:

Sleep Apnea

Definition:

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repetitive pauses in breathing (apneas) or shallow breathing during sleep, often accompanied by loud snoring and gasping for air.

Symptoms:

Types

There are three main types of sleep apnea.

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