Causes of snoring and complications that are associated with it.

Snoring is the hoarse sound that occurs when air flows across the relaxed tissues in your throat.This could happen due to some health conditions and it may affect your sleep quality and that of your partner.

People who snore will tend to have chest pain, morning headaches, choking at night and restless sleep. A verified health site, Mayoclinic shared the causes of snoring.

Below are them.

1. Consuming too much alcohol.

When you consume excess alcohol, especially before bed time it could cause snoring to occur. The alcohol relaxes your throat muscles, thereby making the hoarse sound to be heard.

2. Nasal Problems.

When you have nasal congestion it could cause affect your breathing process, thereby contributing to snoring.

3. Sleep deprivation.

When you don’t sleep well, it could affect your throat, thereby cause snoring to occur.

4. Sleep position.

Your sleeping position could also cause snoring to occur. Sleeping in such a way that your throat is narrow makes your airways to be loose.

There are some complications that are associated with snoring.

Below are them.

1. You will tend to get angry or frustrated.

2. You will find it difficult concentrating.

3. Your risk of having hypertension and stroke increases.

4. An increased risk of motor vehicle accidents due to lack of sleep.

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