{"id":231,"date":"2022-01-06T21:53:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negaent.fm1.dev\/ent\/acoustic-neuromas\/snoring\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T14:46:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T18:46:39","slug":"snoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/negaent.com\/ent\/snoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Snoring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is snoring?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Snoring is extremely common: 45 percent of American adults snore occasionally, and 25 percent are habitual snorers. 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It involves injecting a material into the upper palate in order to stiffen the soft palate, reducing vibrations and minimizing snoring.\"\n }\n}\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Snoring is a common condition that can affect anyone. &nbsp;Some individuals, like those who may be overweight, are more susceptible to snore. Snoring typically worsens with age. &nbsp;Although occasional snoring is nothing more than annoying, more habitual snoring could be a sign of a bigger problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snoring Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Habitual snorers are typically at risk for serious health problems including sleep apnea.&nbsp; Sleep apnea can create a variety of problems including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Long pauses between breaths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequently waking up during the night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light sleeping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor night\u2019s sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strain on the heart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Snoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When airflow through the nose and mouth are obstructed, a person can snore.&nbsp; Airflow can be obstructed due to a number of reasons including obstructive airways because of sinus problems, poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue, and bulky throat tissue just to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Out If You Have Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or your sleeping partner suffers from snoring and would like to learn more about potential sleep disorders you may be experiencing,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;today&nbsp;and let us help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a staff of\u00a0<a href=\"\/about\/our-team\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"\/about\/our-team\/\">highly trained professionals<\/a>\u00a0that are ready to help answer your most pressing questions as they pertain to sleep and sleep disorders.\u00a0 We are committed to serving the North Georgia area including Gainesville, Braselton, Habersham and the surrounding area and look forward to hearing from you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<p>\r\nCall Northeast Georgia ENT at <a href=\"tel:+17705364352\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(770) 536-4352<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snoring is a common condition that can affect anyone. &nbsp;Some individuals, like those who may be overweight, are more susceptible to snore. 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