Beyond Snoring: The Bigger Issues of Sleep Apnea

No one likes to sleep with a bed partner who snores. If the snoring is loud enough, one partner might even end up relocating to the sofa. As annoying as snoring is, however, it is often a symptom of a much more serious problem: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). With OSA, the soft tissues in the mouth or throat obstruct the airway, leading to breathing problems that disrupt the sleep cycle. Those disruptions, in turn, can cause or worsen some major health problems. Let’s discuss how OSA can wreck your health and what you can do to protect your well-being.

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