Snoring: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Snoring

Sometimes nasal polyps can make snoring severe enough to tip a patient who snores over to sleep apnea – which has a substantial effect on patients. [uofmhealth.org]

Symptoms include postnasal drainage, snoring, headaches, sinusitis, and a reduced sense of smell and taste. [medicinenet.com]

Why Diagnosis is Important Because patients can’t breathe through their nose, they mouth breathe while sleeping, causing them to snore. [uofmhealth.org]

Sleep Apnea

Treatments for snoring in adults Summary Snoring is a symptom and sign of airway obstruction.Treatments for snoring should be based on the degree of associated sleep disordered [web.archive.org]

Snoring Studies have shown that up to 50% of adults snore. It is not very common in children, but it does occur. [calsleep.com]

Our objective was to develop a simple clinical screening test for OSA in snoring patients. [doi.org]

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A progressive neuropathy of the soft palate and pharyngeal dilators may be associated with the progression of snoring to OSA. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The implants will prevent snoring or otherwise reduce the snoring. [snoring.com.au]

Most of the nonapneic snorers snore less in the lateral position than in the supine position in contrast to OSA patients who often fail to decrease snoring even in the lateral [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Deviated Nasal Septum

Some patients had associated pre-operative symptoms of snoring (57.3%), headache (48.0%), rhinorrhoea (38.7%), sneezing (30.7%), hyposmia (30.7%) and epistaxis (21.3%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Snoring/disrupted sleep — When you sleep, nasal congestion from a deviated septum can lead to loud breathing and snoring. [health.clevelandclinic.org]

Loud breathing or snoring while sleeping: A deviated septum can cause nasal congestion which may lead to snoring and loud breathing while you're sleeping. [houstonent.com]

Adenoid Hypertrophy

From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search upper respiratory tract disease characterized by the unusual growth of the adenoid tonsil; has symptom snoring, has symptom [wikidata.org]

Out of 13, 5 patients complained of nasal obstruction and snoring, 3 complained of snoring and mouth breathing, rest of the 5 patients complained of fullness in ears, diminished [webmedcentral.com]

Discussion The adenoids may cause nasal obstruction, hyponasal speech, snoring, mouth breathing, and nasal discharge. [alliedacademies.org]

Tonsillar Hypertrophy

[…] tonsillar hypertrophy (n = 350) wheezing did not affect snoring [odds ratio: 2.76 (1.10-6.93); P = 0.031 and 1.49 (0.92-2.43); P = 0.107, respectively]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Only maternal history of AT predicted history of snoring [4.12 (1.86-9.12); P < 0.01]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Snoring is a common but sometimes destructive phenomenon for the patient and his or her family or partner. [tomkuruvilla.co.nz]

Hypertrophy of Nasal Turbinates

Elsevier Health Sciences, 30.10.2008 - 472 Seiten Finally, a multi-disciplinary approach that covers both the surgical and non-surgical interventions for sleep apnea and snoring [books.google.de]

Chronic mouth breathing may worsen snoring or lead to dry mouth and/or sore throat. [entallergy1.com]

Snoring was measured by Snoring severity rated by the bed partner, in a longitudinal fashion, using VAS. [aetna.com]

Central Sleep Apnea

In obstructive sleep apnea, the most common symptom is snoring, but most people who snore do not have sleep apnea. [msdmanuals.com]

Family members may tell you that you stop breathing at night and snore excessively. [healthcentral.com]

A word about snoring Snoring by itself is not the same thing as sleep apnea. [sleepresolutions.com]

Chronic Hypertrophic Rhinitis

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It occurs when excessive adenoid tissue blocks the nasopharynx and results in snoring, nasal obstruction, postnasal drainage and infections. [patient.info]

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Acromegaly

[…] include the following: Broadening of the nose, lips, ears, and forehead; enlarged tongue and increased spacing between front teeth Headaches Hoarse voice; sleep apnea and loud snoring [pfizer.com]

Soft tissue swelling in the back of the throat can cause snoring and sleep apnea, leading to disturbed sleep and daytime sleepiness. [empoweryourhealth.org]

Cleft Uvula

Uvulitis is when the uvula swells to three to five times its original size; this can occur due to irritants affecting it, smoking, dehydration, allergies, infection or snoring [ic.steadyhealth.com]

Snoring and sleep apnea The uvula can also contribute to snoring or heavy breathing during sleep; having an elongated uvula can cause vibrations which lead to snoring. [ipfs.io]

Snoring and sleep apnea [ edit ] The uvula can also contribute to snoring or heavy breathing during sleep; having an elongated uvula can cause vibrations that lead to snoring [en.wikipedia.org]

Chronic Sinusitis

Sometimes nasal polyps can make snoring severe enough to tip a patient who snores over to sleep apnea – which has a substantial effect on patients. [uofmhealth.org]

Sinusitis can cause a variety of respiratory symptoms, including wheezing, coughing, and snoring, as well as sinus headaches. [houstonsinussurgery.com]

[…] sinusitis can cause considerable discomfort with cold-like symptoms that include: Nasal congestion, facial pain, or pressure and headache Difficulty breathing through the nose; snoring [allergytampa.com]

Drug Overdose

Don’t ignore snoring and gurgling. Snoring and gurgling can indicate that a person is having trouble breathing. [overdoseday.com]

It is critical not to ignore snoring, even if the person is a known snorer, or gurgling. [dualdiagnosis.org]

In the context of substance use, snoring is not something that should be seen as “normal”. [overdoseday.com]

Nasal Fracture

Such injuries may result in deformities affecting the outside and inside structures of the nose, which can cause problems breathing, sinus infections, nose bleeds, snoring [entaacare.com]

[…] symptoms of a deviated nasal septum are blockages in either one or both nostrils, obstructed breathing, nasal congestions, chronic sinus, infections, bleeding of the nose, snoring [play.google.com]

Purulent Rhinitis

It occurs when excessive adenoid tissue blocks the nasopharynx and results in snoring, nasal obstruction, postnasal drainage and infections. [patient.info]

[…] subjective data 1. poor school performance, sleep disturbance 2. rhinorrhea 3. congestion 4. nasal pruritis 5. sneezing allergic rhinitis objective data 1. mouth breathing, snoring [quizlet.com]

Significant congestion may also cause snoring and episodes of sleep apnoea. Investigation and management Investigations are not usually required but may include: FBC. [patient.info]

Obesity

It also causes heavy snoring. Respiratory problems associated with obesity occur when added weight of the chest wall squeezes the lungs and causes restricted breathing. [stanfordhealthcare.org]

You may have: Trouble breathing Snoring Skin problems including stretch marks Joint and back pain Doctors can tell if you're obese by: Calculating your BMI (body mass index [msdmanuals.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A

History of snoring, daytime somnolence and stridor may indicate airway obstruction [10]. History of snoring was present in our case. [ijaweb.org]

History of adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, hernia repair, ear ventilation, cervical spine decompression Respiratory abnormalities including sleep apnea, endurance limitations, snoring [centogene.com]

With regards to the respiratory tract, snoring, sleep apnea, recurrent upper respiratory infection, and dyspnea may occur. [symptoma.com]

Morbid Obesity

They also have trouble catching their breath if they do move and they are likely to have sleep apnea and snoring. [differencebetween.net]

Day-to-day problems related to obesity include: breathlessness increased sweating snoring difficulty doing physical activity often feeling very tired joint and back pain low [nhs.uk]

It also causes heavy snoring. Sleep apnea is also linked to high blood pressure. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Nasal Foreign Body

A small piece of rubber eraser was lodged in the right nasal cavity, causing unilateral nasal obstruction and discharge, sneezing, snoring and breathing difficulty. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nevertheless, clinicians must entertain the diagnosis of NFB in all patients with nasal irritation, epistaxis, sneezing, snoring, sinusitis, stridor, wheezing, or fever. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Otitis Media

Other symptoms include hearing loss, snoring, mouth breathing, fever, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea. [nicklauschildrens.org]

(OME), or vice versa. [39] A study by Walker et al found that preschool children with chronic otitis media with effusion tended to be characterized by nasal obstruction, snoring [emedicine.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis

[…] patient had severe infantile global neurodevelopmental delays, macrocephaly with a prominent forehead, coarse facial features with clear corneas, chronic congestion with snoring [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Snores were more frequent in MPS I and II patients, and MPS VI patients having snore complaints showed a higher intensity and a more frequent association with sleep apnea. [arquivosdeorl.org.br]

[…] individual with the following findings 29 : Marked disproportionate short stature with short trunk and normal limbs Respiratory complications (sleep apnea, endurance limitations, snoring [centogene.com]

Chronic Alcoholism

It can also increase snoring and sleep apnea, making it hard to get a good night’s rest. How to Get Help If you think you might have a problem with alcohol, get help. [webmd.com]

Bulbar Poliomyelitis

[…] morning; – sleepiness during the day; – dreams of being smothered and/or nightmares; – restless and/or interrupted sleep; – fatigue or exhaustion from normal activities; snoring [post-polio.org]

Coma

In apoplexy, respiration is accompanied by snoring and the patient sleeps very deeply, can hardly be aroused, and all limbs are flaccid. [doi.org]

Papiledema in chronic compression Trepanation, lumbar punction Snoring, Cheyne–Stokes Restlessness in the 2 nd phase Bradycardia, dilated pupils; ref. to pressure theories [doi.org]

Rhinolithiasis

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Pseudobulbar Palsy

Toothache and Related Diseases" "A Simple Guide to Muscle Dystrophy Disease and Related Diseases" "A Simple Guide to Appendicitis and Causative Diseases" "A Simple Guide to Snoring [amazon.ca]

Cerebrovascular Disorder

Snoring, sleep apnea syndrome, and stroke. Neurology. 1992 ; 42 (7 suppl 6): 75–81;discussion 82. [doi.org]

Snoring, daytime sleepiness and stroke: a case-control study of first-ever stroke. J Sleep Res. 2003 ; 12 : 313–318. [doi.org]

Snoring and cerebral infarction. Lancet. 1985 ; 2 : 1325–1326. Crossref Medline Google Scholar 406 Palomaki H, Partinen M, Erkinjuntti T, Kaste M. [doi.org]

Tonsillitis

This may obstruct breathing, causing snoring and disturbed sleep patterns. [health24.com]

[…] and the adenoid may be enlarged if your child has the symptoms mentioned above, along with any of the following: Breathing stops for a short period of time at night during snoring [healthychildren.org]

Obstruction to breathing by enlarged tonsils and adenoids may cause snoring and disturbed sleep patterns. [medicinenet.com]

Bronchial Asthma

Asthma is a relatively common condition that is characterized by at least partially reversible inflammation of the airways and reversible airway obstruction due to airway hyperreactivity. It can be acute, subacute or chronic. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. According to the 2014 Global[…] [radiopaedia.org]

Bruxism

Habitual snoring and sleep bruxism were closely related. Further studies into this relationship is needed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The literature shows that children who brux and snore are extremely likely to have sleep apnea. [surgicalrestorative.com]

Muscle pain, snoring, and mouth breathing were important signals associated with possible sleep bruxism among children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]