Everything About Snoring
Snoring occurs when the uvula and palate vibrate due to the airflow in the nasal and pharyngeal region when there is an increase in pressure during breathing while sleeping, causing snoring.
Sleep apnea, on the other hand, is a condition where a person's breathing stops for about 10 seconds during sleep. It is very dangerous. Obstructive sleep apnea can stem from an anatomical defect, and the patient wakes up intermittently during sleep with a feeling of suffocation, often in a sweat and panting. At the same time, as the heart rate increases, the person also experiences palpitations.
Adenoids and Deviated Septum Can Be Causes
Many conditions can cause sleep apnea. One of these can be a deviated septum in the nose, which is a common condition. Sleep apnea can also occur in people with very large tonsils.
Excessive growth of nasal polyps, adenoids, or conditions such as tumors and cysts are also among the causes of sleep apnea. If the patient has a large tongue or a large and wide tongue base, or if there is a drooping palate or an excessively long uvula, these also cause sleep apnea.
