How to Stop Snoring and Prevent Sleep Apnea

How to Stop Snoring and Prevent Sleep Apnea
By DrJewell, eHow Expert in Health

Most people who snore or suffer from sleep apnea (a serious health condition involving blockage of the throat during sleep which wakes them up in order to breathe) will have some common signs and symptoms. For example: gasping or snorting during sleep; fatigue and lethargy during the day; constantly falling asleep at work; being cranky and short-tempered and having problems with concentration and memory retention.

This article will give some tips and advice to help you stop snoring and to prevent mild sleep apnea.

Instructions
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Consult a doctor if you snore and suffer from the common signs and symptoms listed above and it is significantly affecting the quality of your life at home or at your workplace. Diagnosing the problem is the first step to addressing the problem. A physical exam, patient history and a sleep study will help provide information to find the cause of the snoring or apnea.

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