Dry mouth, sore throat

A dry mouth, dry or sore throat almost every morning may be a sign of snoring. If you have a bed partner, this may come as no surprise to them! 

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Different people hold their heads in different positions. Why? The answer is both simple and complex – so lets go for the simple reason – try this ….

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Is there a connection between heavy snoring and stroke?

It is remarkable that such a common and well known disorder has been almost completely missed as a not so silent killer. There is voluminous evidence through studies starting back in 1970 using fluid mechanics, that snoring can predispose to stroke, and yet no one seems to know? If in doubt, tell your doctor. Continue reading “Does heavy snoring cause stroke?”

Do you suffer from any of these signs or symptoms?

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea carries increased morbidity and mortality, and can also be a nuisance! Many of the signs and symptoms associated with “sleep disordered breathing” (SDB) may be attributed to other disorders or areas.

It is important to look at SDB as a syndrome – where a combination of signs and symptoms are associated with that disease process. It is not necessary to have several or all, but they may all be associated with SDB. If in doubt, ask your doctor.

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