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Is Snoring Always a Symptom of Sleep Apnea?

While snoring is often regarded as an annoying yet harmless incident, it can sometimes indicate the existence of an underlying condition.

Snoring Treatment in Beverly Hills, CA

Snoring is a common occurrence, but its severity can vary. While snoring is often regarded as an annoying yet harmless incident, it can sometimes indicate the existence of an underlying condition such as sleep apnea. Ahead, Dr. PJ Nagjee of Beverly Hills Dental Solutions details the relationship between snoring and sleep apnea, as well as when it is necessary to seek treatment for the condition.

About Snoring

Snoring is the harsh, often loud sound that escapes when relaxed tissues in the throat vibrate as you breathe. Snoring can occur in almost anyone now and then, such as those suffering from allergies or nasal congestion. However, some individuals experience snoring as a chronic issue. Sometimes, snoring can be extremely loud, and you may end up waking yourself up due to the noise, especially if you are a light sleeper. Excessive snoring can also be a detriment to your partner or anyone else in range. Lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, adjusting your medications, quitting smoking, and limiting the consumption of alcohol, are often recommended to help you stop snoring, but this advice may not be effective if you have sleep apnea.

Other Sleep Apnea Symptoms

While not everyone who snores will have sleep apnea, when snoring is experienced with other symptoms, it may be time to schedule an appointment for an obstructive sleep apnea evaluation. Other symptoms include:

  • Repeated pauses in breathing during sleep
  • Issues concentrating on tasks, especially during the day
  • Frequent daytime sleepiness
  • Headaches upon waking
  • Sensation of a sore throat after waking up
  • Tossing and turning during sleep
  • Choking, coughing, or gasping for air at night
  • Hypertension
  • Chest pressure or pain at night

Sleep apnea can affect children as well. If you notice that your child has been exhibiting behavioral changes or poor performance in school, poor sleep due to sleep apnea could be a cause.

When Is It Time to Seek Treatment?

Any of the aforementioned symptoms may be reason alone to see a doctor. Sleep apnea can have serious health consequences, and therefore patients must remain observant of any symptoms associated with the condition so that quick and effective treatment can be administered.

A Full Breath Center dentist will be able to help you determine if sleep apnea treatment is right for you. Please make an appointment with Dr. P. J. Nagjee by calling (310) 435-7939.

Dr. Parimal Nagjee

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UNDERSTANDING SLEEP APNEA

Better Sleep Starts With Understanding the Cause

If frequent insomnia has become part of your routine, schedule a consultation with Dr. Nagjee to find out whether poor nighttime breathing may be contributing to your symptoms.

He’ll take the time to understand your concerns, explain your options, and recommend the treatment that’s right for you. If Full Breath Solution can help, he’ll explain exactly what comes next. If it isn’t the right approach, he’ll tell you that too.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Repeated interruptions in breathing can prevent your body from reaching deep, restorative sleep, making it difficult to stay asleep and leaving you feeling tired the next day.

Most of our patients come to us after struggling with CPAP or other oral appliances. Your first call with Dr. Nagjee helps determine whether the Full Breath Solution is the right option for your specific situation. He will tell you honestly on that call.

Most of our patients come to us after struggling with CPAP or other oral appliances. Your first call with Dr. Nagjee helps determine whether the Full Breath Solution is the right option for your specific situation. He will tell you honestly on that call.

Most of our patients come to us after struggling with CPAP or other oral appliances. Your first call with Dr. Nagjee helps determine whether the Full Breath Solution is the right option for your specific situation. He will tell you honestly on that call.

Most of our patients come to us after struggling with CPAP or other oral appliances. Your first call with Dr. Nagjee helps determine whether the Full Breath Solution is the right option for your specific situation. He will tell you honestly on that call.

Most of our patients come to us after struggling with CPAP or other oral appliances. Your first call with Dr. Nagjee helps determine whether the Full Breath Solution is the right option for your specific situation. He will tell you honestly on that call.