While snoring has been the subject of countless jokes and teasing, it can be a major aggravation to those whose sleep is being continually interrupted by an unwanted sleep symphony. About 20 percent of all adults snore, and the likelihood increases with age and gender. Adult men snore approximately twice as much as adult women, with older men representing the largest group of snorers. Snoring is caused by air attempting to move through …
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Snoring is a common condition that has long been a popular subject for jokes. Affecting both men and women, close to half of all normal adults snore at least once in awhile. For habitual snorers, though, snoring is far from amusing. Along with being a major annoyance for bed mates who rarely get a good night’s sleep, snoring can have more serious consequences for the snorer. Habitual snoring may be an indication of an underlying health problem, …
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