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| October 16 | |
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Tired of Snoring |
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Anyone who sleeps with a snoring spouse may feel like they’re losing some ZZZ’s themselves. And now there’s research to back that up. A key symptom of severe snoring is fatigue and daytime sleepiness, but we tend to forget that their sleeping partners may also suffer. Snoring occurs when there’s a blockage to airflow through the mouth and nose. Snoring is most common and louder in men and people who are overweight. The problem usually gets worse with age. In one study, women who slept with a heavy snorer complained of excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue that even affected their daily activities. The good news was that the women began to feel better after their husband began treatment for the snoring. Similar results were reported in a study done at the Mayo Clinic. Ten couples, both the snorers and their partners, underwent a sleep study that directly measured the amount and quality of sleep. When the snoring partners were treated during the study, the sleep of the non-snoring spouse improved significantly. In fact, the researchers estimated that the spouses gained about an hour of sleep a night. Snoring can be a symptom of a sleeping disorder that can worsen if it is not treated. So if your partner is keeping you awake, it’s a good idea to talk to the doctor. Hopefully, you’ll both sleep better. |
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REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:
Beninati W, Harris CD, Herold DL, Shepard, Jr., SW.
Ulfberg J. Carter N, Talback M, Edling C.
Snoring: Not Funny, Not Hopeless |
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