Factors that may contribute to airway narrowing

• Larger than normal tonsils;
• Abnormally long soft palate;
• Excess fatty tissue in obese subjects;
• A lower jaw positioned towards the back;
• A large tongue placed too far back will cause even greater airway narrowing if the patient sleeps on their back.

Snoring is often a benign condition that is mostly uncomfortable for loved ones. However, it can be a symptom of a much more serious disease: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a medical condition that affects 2 percent of women and 4 percent of men between the ages of 30 and 60. Sleep apnea should be diagnosed by a medical specialist, usually a pulmonologist who specializes in sleep.

Is your snoring a problem? Consult us. Our team will be able to give you the appropriate information and refer you to a specialist if needed.