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Body Tissues and Diseases
What Is the Reason for Snoring?
ByTarik Regad October 5, 2021December 15, 2022
During sleep, the whole body relaxes, including the mouth, tongue, and airways (nose and throat) which make them vibrate when we breathe causing snoring. It is estimated that about 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women are regular snorers [1]. 1. Is Snoring Dangerous? Although snoring is harmless, it can also be due to…
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Body Tissues and Diseases
Does Sleep Apnea Cause Cardiovascular Diseases?
ByTarik Regad September 10, 2021December 15, 2022
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can cause cardiovascular diseases through the following mechanisms: Approximately 34% of middle-aged men and 17% of middle-aged women are diagnosed with OSA [1]. The prevalence of OSA is estimated at 40% to 80% in patients with hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure (HF), atrial fibrillation (AF), pulmonary hypertension (PH), and stroke…
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