Snoring is a breathing sound produced during sleep by the vibration of the soft tissues of the throat when the airflow is partially obstructed. Very common, it is often benign but can also be the first sign of sleep apnea syndrome. At the Sleep Clinic in Yutz, near Thionville, we assess snoring and look for any associated apnea through a sleep recording by polysomnography.
Key figures
About 40% of adults snore occasionally
10 to 15% snore chronically
Snoring is more common in men and increases with age and excess weight
Snoring can be the first sign of sleep apnea syndrome
Symptoms
Loud, regular snoring that disturbs those around you
Snoring interrupted by pauses or noisy resumptions of breathing
Non-restorative sleep and fatigue on waking
Daytime sleepiness
Dry mouth or sore throat on waking
Nighttime awakenings with a feeling of choking
Treatments
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Lifestyle measures: weight loss, avoiding alcohol and sedatives in the evening2
Sleeping on your side rather than on your back3
Custom-made mandibular advancement device4
Treatment of associated sleep apnea (CPAP) where appropriate5
ENT consultation in case of an anatomical obstacle (nasal septum, tonsils)When to consult ?
If your snoring is daily, if it disturbs those around you, or if it is accompanied by breathing pauses, fatigue or sleepiness. An assessment at the Yutz sleep center, accessible from Thionville, Metz, Longwy and Luxembourg, makes it possible to look for sleep apnea.
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