June 3, 2010
Snoring is caused by temporary mechanical obstruction of the upper respiratory tract and is very common in men from age 40, especially if obese. In many cases it may be a symptom of sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome(SAHS). The oxygen deficit that occurs in the patient with intervals of not breathing during sleep, increases the risk of [...]
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May 31, 2010
Who can get sleep apnea? The syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea is caused by a collapse or closure of the upper airway, resulting in an absence (apnea) or reduction (hypopnoea) of breathing temporarily. There are predisposing factors for developing this problem as: problems of the upper airway (nasal stuffiness, throat disorders) maxillofacial deformities and kyphoscoliosis [...]
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