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SNORING

Causes:

Vibration of the soft palate due to a partial blockage of the air passage. The blockage of the air way is usually caused by:

• Infection (e.g., common cold, allergic rhinitis, enlarged adenoids, or tonsils).
• Congenital defects (e.g., large tongue, a narrow airway opening).
• Loss of tone in the muscles that keep the airway open.
• Obesity.
• Alcohol, certain drugs, smoking.
• Growth (e.g., polyps in the nose, tumor in the tongue).

What you can do:

• Avoid sleeping on your back. Snoring normally stops once a person turns or is turned to his side.
• If overweight reduce weight. Exercise regularly.
• Avoid large meals before going to sleep.
• Avoid alcohol.
• Avoid taking or sleeping medicines.
• Consult a doctor can do for you.

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