pproximately 3% of the general population suffers from OSA, which is defined by frequent breathing pauses of more than ten seconds caused by an upper airway collapse that occurs during sleeping.

Your blood may have less oxygen as a result, which would require your heart to pump harder than it should need to.

People with OSA frequently experience daytime fatigue when they don’t get enough sleep, this can limit their ability to function normally.

Causes of Snoring
Snoring affects many adults at some point in their lives, and it is frequently caused by physical reasons such as swollen tonsils, or uvula enlargement or weight gain.

Another common reason for snoring is a deviated septum, which can occur in adulthood. Other risk factors include being overweight, using sedative medication and consuming excessive alcohol.

If you have any of the following symptoms, you should consult an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor:

Irregular breathing patterns
Sudden pauses in breathing while sleeping
Feel Fatigued and sleepy during the day
Irritation, depression or mood swings
Lack of Concentration
High blood pressure, and other Heart-Related Problems
Improper Tongue position during sleep
People who snore regularly may suffer from sleep apnoea, which can cause a variety of health issues.

Sleep apnoea sufferers frequently breathe through their mouths, which can cause dry mouth, sore throats, headaches and fatigue.

Snoring can also cause vascular issues, such as thickening of the blood vessels lining and higher blood pressure, both of which blood going to the brain.

Treatment of Snoring
Snoring treatments include both surgical and non-surgical options. The most suitable therapy for you will depend on the severity of your issue and the cause.

Mr. Adam Shakir, an ENT specialist in Northamptonshire, will help you with choosing the most suitable treatment by understanding your specific ENT condition.

Non-Surgical Treatment:

Try to avoid alcohol or sedatives before bedtime

Losing weight

Reducing or stopping smoking
Clear your nasal passages with nasal rinses, or nasal strips
Sleep propped up with pillows if comfortable to do so

Surgical Treatment:

Surgical therapies focus on clearing airway blockages. Mr. Adam Shakir, a highly qualified ENT surgeon in Milton Keynes and Northampton, believes that procedures such as repairing a deviated septum or performing a tonsillectomy can help reduce snoring and sleep apnoea in the right individual.

Mr. Adam Shakir will initially examine your airways for any physical obstructions – in some cases medicines can help improve your snoring and sleep apnoea.

Anyone experiencing snoring or sleep apnea can make an appointment to consult with Mr. Adam Shakir and see an improvement in their quality of life.


Mr Adam Shakir
https://mradamshakir.co.uk/

07366 614653
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BMI The Saxon Clinic, Milton Keynes MK6 5LR, United Kingdom