Cold worsens snoring and increases sleep apnea

• April 28, 2024

With the arrival of cold the respiratory diseases increase, but not only that, it can also worsen disorders such as snoring and the Sleep apnea Dr. Reyes Haro Valencia, director of the Mexican Institute of Integral Sleep Medicine (IMMIS), warned.

In a statement, the specialist warned that at this time is greater the possibility of catching a cold, which inflames the tissues of the throat and thereby increases the intensity of snoring and its complications.

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In Mexico 35% of people, between 30 and 60 years of age, roncan . Worldwide, more than 10% of the population suffer from apnea and snoring .

The majority are overweight people, who besides having snoring (snoring), they present apneas, that is, they make breathing pauses while they sleep.
 

According to the specialist, there is a large number of individuals who do not know that they suffer from this disease , which decreases their quality of life and that of their partners.

The Obstructive sleep apnea and the snore they get worse during the months of cold . The Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which breathing is interrupted up to 30 times by night , it becomes very superficial and comes back accompanied by snore .

Men snore more than women
 

According to Reyes Haro, the number of men who snore doubles that of women, although in intensity there is no difference. Snore it's a problem oxygenated n that can cause high blood pressure, pulmonary and memory loss.
 

The causes of snore They are multiple. They may be due to low muscle tone in throat and tongue; consumption of some medications or alcoholic beverages; excessive tissue development in the throat ; deviation of the nasal septum; viral infections in the nose and consequently, alteration of the mucosa.

Possible solutions
 

There are several techniques to counteract the snoring ; everything will depend on the degree of severity of each case. For Haro Valencia, when the problem is mild, a mandibular advancement device is placed that opens a space for the air to flow without colliding with the relaxed tissues.
 

However, in more severe cases, the surgery of upper areas It is the best option, which must be done by an otolaryngologist. This type of patients have constant respiratory and cardiovascular problems.

For a good rest

Some recommendations for not snore and fight the Sleep apnea are:

Lose weight , avoid eating a lot at night ; do not consume foods rich in fat .

Avoid the coffee before sleep .

Decrease the intake of alcoholic drinks and sodas with caffeine.

Exercising improves the pulmonary functioning .

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