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When might snoring be cause for concern?

Is snoring normal?

A person asleep in bed, snoring

Dr Kezirian clarifies that snoring is neither normal nor abnormal.

Instead, depending on its effects and severity, it can be harmless or a cause for concern.

We know that snoring is common and may not present problems, he explains.

A person lying in bed, snoring

Does snoring mean poor sleep quality?

In short, the beneficial effects of wearing earplugs were most noted in men and people without obesity.

When is snoring a cause for concern?

A person lying in bed, snoring

Snoring can (but wont always) be a sign of this underlying sleep disorder.

Obstructive sleep apnea has the potential to be dangerous in a few ways.

But waking up groggy isnt the only risk of OSA.

Man snoring and disturbing his partner

The authors found that snoring significantly increased the risk for stroke by 46 percent.