Research published in the journal Clinical Science appears to have found a link between obstructive sleep apnea and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
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From the category archives:
Snoring
A Swedish study reveals that children who grow up in a large family or who are exposed to animals often have respiratory or ear infections in early life are more likely to develop into snorers in later life.
Snoring is not just a potential annoyance. In some cases, it can be a sign of a potentially fatal respiratory condition known as obstructive sleep apnea which causes a narrowing or collapse of the throat during sleep, and as a result, can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, lead to memory loss, depression, diabetes, among other health issues.
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Snorers may be sending their partners to an early grave by pushing up their blood pressure, according to a new study.
Scientists have found that blood pressure increases in response to noises at night, whether you are awake or asleep.
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Frequent snoring appears to be associated with the development of chronic bronchitis, according to a report in the January 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
Chronic bronchitis involves inflammation of the lower airways accompanied by a persistent cough and the production of mucus or phlegm, according to background information and the article. Snoring appears more common among individuals with bronchitis.
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