Is Your Snoring Dangerous To Your Health?

Columbus, OH – So many patients in my practice ask about their snoring and whether it is dangerous.  The answer is, quite possibly, very dangerous.  While some snoring is simply annoying-keeping spouses and family awake, if your snoring is really sleep apnea then you are truly playing with fire.  Sleep Apnea is a disorder that causes people to stop breathing for long periods of time causing spikes in blood pressure and is a factor in stroke and sudden death.  It is an extremely dangerous disease if left untreated.  Watch the video below and count how long this guy takes between breaths.

   This man is at serious risk for major health issues. His blood oxygen level is dipping very low.  Do you know that you would need to hold your breath for three to four minutes to get your blood oxygen levels anywhere near the level of a person with sleep apnea. It is impossible to do.  In my next posting I will discuss the rise in sleep apnea and its relation to the growing epidemic of obesity in America.

Mark Levy DDS