How can snoring be dangerous?

Snoring can actually be a large indicator of a more serious issue…

When the muscles at the back of the throat relax during sleep, sometimes they can fall further than normal; partially blocking the airway. The air rushing past these muscles then causes them to vibrate, making the sound we all know as snoring.

A large symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), snoring can actually be a sign of a more significant problem. OSA occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat actually block the passage of air, which stops the sufferer’s breathing momentarily. The brain then has to kick-stark the breathing process in order to obtain oxygen, which wakes the sufferer up. This can happen hundreds of times a night without any recollection from the sufferer.