The ABZzzzs of snoring.
Snorers sleep through their obnoxiously loud breathing, but other members of their household often do not. Their bed partner and family members may grow so tired of the noise that they insist the offender seek medical attention. Physiologic problems such as obesity, narrowing of the airway, or inadequate oropharyngeal muscle tone often can be identified as the cause of snoring. Whenever possible, the underlying disorder should be treated.
Leung
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University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Robson
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D015984:Causality; D002648:Child; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D012913:Snoring / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy