Snoring

Dec
23
2010

Sex is better when snoring stops, says dentist

New York City dentist Farhad Hakimi says his 12 years of research of more than 3,500 patients suffering from sleep apnea and snoring shows they lower sex drive, inhibit orgasm, and contribute to erectile dysfunction in some men.


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Jan
7
2010

Snoring, liver disease linked to low oxygen levels

Research published in the journal Clinical Science appears to have found a link between obstructive sleep apnea and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.


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Aug
27
2008

Study provides clues into why some children develop into adult snorers

A Swedish study reveals that children who grow up in a large family or who are exposed to animals often have respiratory or ear infections in early life are more likely to develop into snorers in later life.

Snoring is not just a potential annoyance. In some cases, it can be a sign of a potentially fatal respiratory condition known as obstructive sleep apnea which causes a narrowing or collapse of the throat during sleep, and as a result, can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, lead to memory loss, depression, diabetes, among other health issues.


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Jul
13
2008

Primary snoring in children impacts cardiovascular functioning

Primary snoring in children may have an impact on cardiovascular functioning equivalent to that of moderate obstructive sleep apnea, according to a research abstract.

The study, authored by Angela Jackman and colleagues at the University of Melbourne and Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, focused on 40 children who were referred for clinical assessment of a sleep-related breathing disorder and matched controls.


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Apr
14
2008

Snorers may be cause of high blood pressure in bed partners: study

Snorers may be sending their partners to an early grave by pushing up their blood pressure, according to a new study.

Scientists have found that blood pressure increases in response to noises at night, whether you are awake or asleep.


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Jan
28
2008

Snorers appear more likely to develop chronic bronchitis

Frequent snoring appears to be associated with the development of chronic bronchitis, according to a report in the January 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

Chronic bronchitis involves inflammation of the lower airways accompanied by a persistent cough and the production of mucus or phlegm, according to background information and the article. Snoring appears more common among individuals with bronchitis.


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Interesting Apnea Statistics
~~ Apnea in United States ~~

As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the U.S. population
was 306,340,710. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 21,443,850 apneics in the U.S.

~~ Apnea around the world ~~

As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the world population
was 6,777,286,604. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 474,410,062 apneics in the world.