Is Snoring Hereditary?
Kevin Caldbeck
More than 300 devices are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as cures for snoring.
Is Snoring Serious?Yes! snoring can be very serious, it can make the snorer the object of ridicule. Snoring is also a leading cause of Divorce, or the occasional frying pan over the head On the Medical side, It can cause disturbed sleeping patterns which in turn deprives the snorer of appropriate rest needed. In severe cases, it can cause serious, problems, such as obstructive sleep apnea. Fortunately there are many products which can eliminate snoring or greatly reduce its effects. We have gathered many of these great products right here just for you. Please take the time to check them out, after all, all you have to gain is a restful nights sleep. Is Snoring Hereditary?Are you wondering if snoring is a problem that you can pass on to your children? Unfortunately, the answer is yes, you can. According to a research study published in the journal "Chest", children that have at least one parent that snored were three times more likely to snore themselves when compared to children whose parents had no snoring problem. The study was undertaken in order to more accurately determine the inheritance of snoring due to the fact that snoring is “the primary symptom of sleep-disordered breathing”. Truly, snoring is a warning sign for the dreaded affliction known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, or OSA. This disorder causes the sufferer to stop breathing while asleep due to airway obstructions. Basic, primary snoring is hindered breathing, but it is breathing nonetheless. When Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is present, the victim will stop breathing for periods longer than 10 seconds while asleep, waking them up to make them gasp and choke for air. This problem is not only an issue in the evening, either. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea leaves the afflicted with sore throats and headaches when they wake up. The lack of sleep due to the OSA is responsible for a lack of concentration, irritability, and bad behavior. If OSA is left untreated, it can increase blood pressure, lower blood-oxygen levels, make the heart work harder, and cause a greater occurrence of heart attacks and strokes. For the research study, 681 children in Cincinnati Children’s Hospital medical centre were studied. The researchers also found that African-American children were roughly 3 times as likely to snore then children of other races. In addition, the study showed that children who tested positive for Atopy (an early indicator of asthma and allergies) were twice as likely to snore as those children who tested negative. Dr Maninder Kalra, the lead author of the report, stated that the benefits of the research study included identifying which children snored so that doctors could more accurately identify the high-risk groups for sleeping disorders, and be able to notify their parents to help prevent any long-term damage. Kalra was also quoted as saying “More than 40 million children in the western world have allergies. In addition, the incidence of allergy-related respiratory diseases is a risk factor for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing, the association between Atopy and habitual snoring in young children has not been studied. "Now that we know how prevalent snoring is in children this young and that it is more common in children with positive Atopic status, parents and health care professionals can take appropriate action.” With this knowledge, you can now tell whether or not your own children are at a risk for suffering from sleep disorders. If snoring occurs, it is important to get your child screened for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. The effects it can have on a child if left untreated are irreparable. Polysomnography tests are available at most local hospitals. They are painless, and they are often covered by insurance. We at Better Your Health hope you have enjoyed these articles on Snoring. After all we don't want to hear about you geating divorced or injured over sometning as slight as snoring. Please feel free to check out all the Articles we have assembled for you about Snoring. Also be sure to check out the Better Your Health Home Page For more great Health Related Topics.
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