If you’re a habitual snorer, you should consider seeing a doctor
because you could be at risk for severe heart failure or a
reduced sexual urge. Experts warn that in addition to depriving
people of their sleep, causing daytime drowsiness and a lack of
focus, snoring should not be treated as a mere bedtime annoyance
because it may be an early indication of heart related diseases.
Snoring occurs when the flow of air through the mouth and nose
is physically obstructed during sleep. This may result from a
cold, an allergy, body weight, the anatomy of one’s mouth and
sinuses, or alcohol consumption. Though snoring can occur in
anyone, including children, it is interesting to note that it
occurs more in men than women. Speaking to Joy News, Dr. Rita
Larsen-Reindorf, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist at the Komfo
Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, warned of the dangers and
advised snorers to seek medical attention early. According to
her, after snoring for a while, the condition can become severe,
resulting in diffic