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New Delhi . Snoring is a common problem and many people have trouble with it while sleeping, but it is not right to ignore snoring every time considering it normal. Many times, snoring occurs only due to vibration in the tissues around the throat and mouth during sleep, but in some circumstances, this same snoring can also be a sign of a serious problem going on in the body. Especially if breathing stops while sleeping along with snoring, panting while sleeping, opening eyes repeatedly at night or feeling extremely tired even after waking up in the morning, then it should be taken seriously.

Actually, when a person sleeps, some tissues around the throat, tongue and mouth become loose. Due to this, the path of breathing may become somewhat narrow. When air passes through this narrow passage, vibration is created in the surrounding tissues and the sound of this vibration is heard in the form of snoring. Being overweight, smoking, alcohol consumption and certain sleeping positions can increase the problem of snoring. However, it is not necessary that frequent and very loud snoring is always due to normal reasons.

The greatest danger is considered to be when breathing stops for a few seconds while sleeping and after that the person suddenly starts breathing heavily. If a family member sees this repeatedly, it should not be taken lightly. This may be a sign of sleep apnea. In this condition, the upper respiratory tract may repeatedly narrow or close during sleep, which affects the amount of oxygen in the body and sleep is repeatedly interrupted. Its effect is that despite sleeping for sufficient time, the person does not feel fresh after waking up in the morning.

If there is a problem of high blood pressure along with snoring, special caution is necessary. In case of loud snoring for a long time and blood pressure not being controlled, it is better to consult a doctor because the problem of stopping breathing during sleep can be to high blood pressure and problems to the heart and blood vessels. Therefore, instead of just taking measures to reduce snoring, it is important to understand the reason behind it.

If you feel sleepy continuously during the day, feel tired while working, concentration is affected or wake up repeatedly at night due to suffocation and panting, then the test should not be delayed. If the problem is identified in time, proper treatment and changes in lifestyle can provide relief.

In case of snoring, controlling weight, sleeping on your side, avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol consumption can be helpful. But if signs like respiratory arrest are visible along with snoring, then it is more important to seek medical advice instead of relying on home remedies. Instead of ignoring the signals through which the body is showing its problems at night, understanding them in time is the first step towards better health.