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The Difference Between Snoring and Obstructive Sleep
The Difference Between Snoring and Obstructive SleepApneaBoth snoring and Obstructive sleep apnea occur when your airway becomes blocked during sleep. But whenyou snore, your airway is partly blocked for only a brief moment. The air eventually passes through. When itdoes, your throat vibrates, making the snoring sound.Sleep apnea, on the other hand, interrupts your sleep. In obstructive sleep apnea, the upper airway becomespartially or completely blocked and air flow to the lungs becomes diminished or stopped. So, the brain tells thebody to wake up just enough to unblock the airway.With an audible gasp, breathing starts again. This process may repeat many times during the night.Talk with your healthcare provider if you have loud or disruptive snoring, daytime sleepiness, or troublesleeping at night.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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