what are the effects of snoring

Snoring is more than just a loud noise. It leads to broken sleep for snorers and their partner. This can have a profound impact on their quality of life as it can be embarrassing and create marriage problems.

Research has shown that 60% of patients who snore have less sex and in 80% of cases they sleep in separate rooms. In addition snoring has been associated with medical complications and if left untreated the potential for developing obstructive sleep apnoea.

YOUR SNORING COULD BE A SIGN OF A MORE SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION

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Studies have shown that the lack of sleep caused by snoring has wide reaching effects such as :

• daytime sleepiness
• a lack of energy
• poor motivation
• accidents related to driving while tired
• higher stress levels due to fatigue
• less effectiveness at work effecting remuneration and career progression
• reduced sex drive