Snoring
Snoring occurs during sleep when the airflow passes through the upper respiratory tract and creates vibrations in the soft palate, uvula, pharynx and other soft tissues in the larynx. If there is no sleep apnea, it does not harm the patient himself, but it is an important social problem because it disturbs those around him. Bone and cartilage curvatures that cause nasal congestion, nasal polyps, excessive turbinate growths, mucosal edema due to allergic rhinitis, large adenoids, sagging of the soft palate and uvula, jaw and jaw skeletal disorders, soft tissues and tumors that narrow the base of the tongue and the pharynx cause snoring. it could be. In addition, edema occurring in some systemic diseases such as hypothyroidism may be the cause of snoring. If there is a problem in the upper respiratory tract that prevents the easy passage of air, it is treated surgically or medically. The patient is advised to lose weight and if he has a systemic disease, appropriate treatment planning is made.
Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing for more than 10 seconds during sleep. If the number of apneas per hour is above a certain number and this condition is accompanied by clinical symptoms, sleep apnea is diagnosed. Sleep apnea is often accompanied by snoring. While snoring disturbs people around, sleep apnea poses a danger to the patient's daily life and harms his health. Sleep apnea, nasal deformities, nasal polyps, turbinate hypertrophies, allergy-related mucosal edema, large adenoids, tumors in the nose, nasal passages and throat, shape and function disorders in the soft palate, large tonsils, deformities in the pharynx and larynx, cysts and tumors, growth at the base of the tongue. It may be caused by structural defects in the facial and jaw bone tissues and structural defects in the windpipe (trachea). In these cases, although the patient wants to breathe, the respiratory tract becomes blocked and apnea occurs. This condition is called obstructive apnea. There are also central apneas caused by brain-related diseases. Obesity is one of the most important risk factors for sleep apnea. Some hormonal diseases can also cause sleep apnea.
The patient is tired when he wakes up in the morning. He gets sleepy during the day and cannot concentrate. If the disease is not treated, poor performance in social life and significant problems may occur. In addition to the risk of accidents, one may also face heart diseases. The diagnosis of the disease is made by clinical symptoms, examination findings and sleep test. If there is a pathology in the upper respiratory tract that prevents comfortable breathing, it is corrected surgically. If there is sleep apnea due to a neurological disorder, the relevant disease is treated and masks that apply positive pressure during sleep are given.
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