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Snoring is a disturbing social problem in daily life. Family members become chronically disturbed during sleep, and this can cause tension and unrest within the family. However, patients complain of drowsiness and poor professional performance during the day. Airway narrowing, which occurs due to the relaxation of anatomical soft tissues in the oropharyngeal region of the respiratory tract during sleep, increases the airflow rate. Air passing rapidly through a narrow passage; It creates loud sounds by vibrating the unsupported tissues of the upper respiratory tract. If left untreated, it will become the primary and biggest cause of OSA in the future.

In addition to gender, it is known that excessive fat accumulation also has a negative effect. Sleeping position (especially on the back) affects the morphology and dimensions of the upper airway and is another important factor that causes snoring.

The importance of OSA is that the decrease in blood oxygen level during apnea can lead to or pose a greater risk of hypertension, cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary morbidity in the long term. In the long term, sudden deaths occur during sleep due to severe cerebrovascular strokes such as stroke and cardiovascular causes such as heart attack. It is also among the predisposing factors in terms of cancer and infections.

For treatment, consult your doctor, Dentist Mehmet Tuncer.