Snoring

Obstructive Sleep Apnea vs. Palatal Snoring

Although some believe that snoring and sleep apnea are one and the same, this is actually a falsehood. It’s true that both conditions can disrupt sleep – but when it comes to causes, risks, and potential solutions, a few key differences set them apart. Firstly, let’s look at obstructive sleep apnea (or “OSA”). This sleep disorder is characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing throughout the night, which occur when the muscles in the back of the throat fail to keep […]

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