COPING WITH SNORING Written by OSORO P. J. NYAWANGAH (Is snoring a serious disease?) Many women complain that their men snore a lot on some night and distract their sleep. What could be cause? “Snoring not only disturbs sleeps for those around, but also affects quality of sleep of individuals who snores”. Says Dr. J.Makaya of Mwanza Hospital in Tanzania. The author of this article interviewed doctor following a social discussion on how to cope with snoring partners raised by some women in a hairdressing saloon. According to Dr Makaya, snoring is caused by relative reduction in size of upper air passage especially around throat. This reduction in size of airways results in obstruction to airflow which are associated with brief periods where breathing stops (apnea). These periods of cessation of breathing are followed by period of partial awakening hence disturbance in quality of sleep. To an observer, above may be noted as period of change in rhythm of breathing (snoring), tossing and turning. The person snoring may be blissfully un aware of all what is happening only to wake up next morning feeling tired and not and not well rested. “ In more sever forms there may be increased day-time sleeping ness and change in mood and personality,” stresses Dr Makaya. The period of apnea (they could be as many as 400 per night) is associated with increases in level of carbon dioxide in body. The body reacts to increased level of carbon dioxide by increasing heart rate and by narrowing of blood vessels. This reaction strains heart as it not only has beat faster, but also has to use greater force to propel blood through narrowed vessels. It seems to work for me Written by leawanna rankin This website is created to assist people who are looking for ways to get in shape , stay fit and feel good about their self or for health Cont'd on page 2 ==>   ImproveHomeLife.com © 2005 Terms of Use