Snoring has long been considered an irritating but benign habit. However, "even isolated snoring might not be harmless," according to new research reported in the New York Times article "Snoring: A New Tip-off to Stroke" (Haiken). "The American
Academy of Head and Neck Surgery defines snoring as "what you hear as a result of a form of blockage that obstructs the flow of
air through the mouth or nose. The blockage causes the tissues of the airway to vibrate and flap." However, it is not the vibration
and flapping of airway tissues that makes Henry Ford Hospital researchers Robert Deeb, MD, and Karen Yaremchuk, MD, SO
concerned. **Snoring can reveal damage to the carotid arteries—the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain." In their
study, Deeb and Yaremchuk found that the damage to the carotid arteries could be due to the trauma and inflammation caused by
the vibrations of snoring. 'Deeb said that snorers should seek treatment since they could be at risk for coronary artery diseases.
"Deeb said, "Patients need to seek treatment in the same way they would if they had sleep apnea, high blood pressure or other
risk factors for cardiovascular disease." "Early detection of cardiovascular disease indicated by snoring can lead people toward an
earlier diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. 10Deeb said, "Snoring is generally regarded as a cosmetic issue by health
insurance, requiring significant out-of-pocket expenses by patients. We're hoping to change that thinking so patients can get the
early treatment they need, before more serious health issues arise" (Haiken).
Sourcen "Don't ignore the Snore: Snoring May Be Early Sign of Future Health Risks." Science Daily. 24 Jan. 2013, www. sciencedaily. com/releases
/2013/01/130124122741.htm. Halken, Melanie. "Snoring: A New Tip-Off to Stroke and Heart Disease." Forbes. 28 Jan. 2013, www. forbes. com/sites
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