Snoring Treatment
Get Back in Bed and Sleep Silently!
Snoring can cause poor sleep and impact overall health. It also can cause daytime fatigue and issues for your bed partner who can’t sleep through the noise. Over time, snoring can lead to serious health problems. Snoring also is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea.
In the U.S., snoring impacts:
Overview of Snoring
Snoring is the high-intensity noise that you hear during sleep. It could be you or your partner. Snoring is a sleep disorder that occurs as airflow vibrates the throat’s soft tissues. Most people snore occasionally, but it can be a chronic problem for some people. It may also indicate a serious health condition. Fortunately, snoring is a treatable condition. We offer snoring treatments at Michigan Sleep Wellness.
Causes and Risk Factors of Snoring
What causes snoring? Several factors can cause snoring. Some of them are controllable, while others might be genetic or due to you getting older.
Here are the most common causes of snoring.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Most OSA patients also snore. This is not always the case, but it’s worth testing.
Alcohol use: Alcohol relaxes muscles and tissue around the airway.
Smoking: Inflammation caused by smoking can lead to snoring. It also can decrease your ability to breathe effectively.
Neck circumference: Having excess fat around the neck can cause airway obstruction.
Older age: As you get older, snoring becomes more likely.
Risks of Untreated Snoring
Long-term snoring carries risks if untreated. If untreated, snoring can raise your risk of:
Obstructive sleep apnea
Heart attack
High blood pressure
Stroke
Type 2 diabetes
Frequently Asked Questions
Why to Treat My Snoring?
Treating snoring is worth the investment.
Here’s why:
- Testing and treating snoring can rule out sleep apnea
- Improved sleep means less daytime fatigue
- Avoiding loud snoring will allow you to share a bed with a partner
- Snoring treatments can reduce more serious health risks
- Snoring treatment allows you to improve your quality of sleep
Testing for Snoring
We use the WatchPat One at-home test for sleep studies. The test is designed to measure obstructive sleep apnea, but it also allows our professionals to learn more about your snoring habits. We can determine your sleep disorder and get you started with treatment. You will take this at-home test in the comfort of your own home. You will wear sensors on your finger, wrist, and chest. The test lasts one or two nights while the device monitors your sleep routine. After our sleep professionals evaluate the data, we’ll provide you with an accurate diagnosis. This will inform your treatment plan and allow you to get started.
The Relationship Between Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Snoring is often the first symptom of OSA, which is a more severe sleep disorder. Snoring occurs due to the vibration of relaxed throat tissues during breathing. In OSA, these same lapses in breathing can cause sleep apnea episodes. Not every person who snores has sleep apnea, but it’s worth getting tested to confirm your diagnosis. Treating snoring early can help prevent it from leading to more serious health conditions. We offer oral appliance therapy for both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
If I have snoring, should I get tested for sleep apnea?
Snoring is a good reason to get tested for obstructive sleep apnea, as it is the most highly correlated symptom.
Testing is an affordable way to confirm whether you have sleep apnea and provides you with a clear diagnosis. We offer snoring and sleep apnea treatments at Michigan Sleep Wellness. We use at-home sleep apnea tests to confirm your sleep condition. Getting tested is worth the investment, and we make the process easy to complete. Call our clinic to schedule a consultation to learn more about testing.
Our Process
Michigan Sleep Wellness offers snoring testing, diagnosis, and treatment. You are in the right place if you want to learn more about your case of snoring. Our team can provide you with a treatment plan that allows you to treat snoring.
Your treatment will follow these steps:
Initial consultation
Get fitted for an oral appliance
At-home sleep test
