When you snore in your sleep, it means that there is something wrong. Your normal breathing periods are being obstructed and chances are your health is the one in danger. So the next time you are told that you do snore, rather than get embarrassed try to see a specialist. It could lead to something very serious than being humiliated.

Snoring mysteriously tends to increase in post-menopausal women, perhaps due to weight gain, Dort says. However, because it often goes hand in hand with sleep apnea, it’s important to see a doctor.

“There are heart consequences related to sleep apnea, including hypertension and diabetes,” she says.

Snoring has more to do with placement of the tongue than with the soft palate and even though men and women have similar physiology, women respond better to snoring appliances than men.

“Up to 55 per cent of women respond to tongue retainers, which are not yet available over the counter,” says Dort, who offers the device, which resembles a baby soother, for $99.

You can also get Snore Guard for about $20 on Amazon. – link

(Source) Calgary Herald

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