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Is snoring dangerous for health?3/14/2023  Snoring can be a sign of something more serious. What is snoring? Nearly half of U.S. adults admit to snoring, at least occasionally, making it one of the most common health issues. When we sleep, the soft tissues in the mouth and throat relax, just as our muscles relax. When we breathe, those soft tissues may vibrate, making the sounds we call snoring. Simple. But sometimes snoring is a sign of a more serious health problem. Sleep apnea is a common disorder for seniors. Sleep apnea is when the soft tissues relax so much that they obstruct the airway causing a person to stop breathing. Poor sleep caused by apnea is linked to a number of health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, and dementia. When to get help. Snoring may be annoying, but it does not commonly interfere with restful sleep. If you wake up often during the night, don't wake up feeling refreshed, or feel tired throughout the day, you may have a sleep apnea issue and you should talk to your doctor. There are a number of ways to address apnea, from noninvasive treatments including lifestyle changes and using a device while you sleep, to surgery. Get to know Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) now, and all the home health services available to you and your loved ones, before you have a health emergency. We are proud to be the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey, so we know a thing or two about helping seniors. Medicare and supplemental insurance often do not cover all the end-of-life care our hospice patients and caregivers need. If you would like to help, please call 1-800-WE VISIT (1-800-938-4748) or visit our Donation page. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, and Passaic Counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call to VNA opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence. © All content on The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey's website, including blog posts, may be reproduced only if attributed to our organization with a link to vnannj.org.
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