Snoring occurs when something restricts your airflow during sleep. And while you may think it's simply an annoying and embarrassing side effect of sleep, it can actually be more dangerous than you might imagine. This is because snoring is a key sign of obstructive sleep apnea, which is a serious sleep disorder where you stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time. On top of that, it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other health problems. This makes certain cases of snoring life-threatening.
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