Snoring
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What is Snoring?
Snoring is the sound produced by obstructed breathing during sleep. People who snore have an increased risk of High Blood Pressure , Coronary Artery Disease , and Stroke. More study is needed to determine whether those snorers at risk for more serious problems are people who have actual pauses in breathing while snoring, called Sleep Apnea.
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 Risk Factors Are you at risk of getting Snoring? Inside you'll find known risk factors for the condition. |
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