CREATIVE & CRITICAL THINKING MGT 315

LINI QISTINA BINTI ZAMROS

2010681166

BM111(5F)

SNORING

PREPARED FOR: MISS NORUL HUDA BINTI TAJUDDIN

Snoring is something that often happens. however, we just think it is normal.

This is due to lack of disclosure on this matter

INTRODUCTION OF

SNORING

Snoring is the production of sound from the upper aero-digestive tract during sleep due to turbulent airflow., 2012)

(Alabi, et al., 2012)

Due to vibrations of the soft tissues at the back of the mouth or throat

(Anderson, 2012)

SOFT TISSUES COMPONENTS

SOFT PALATE

UVULA

TONSILS

1

3

2

Flutter of the soft palate accounts for the harsh aspect of the snoring sound

( Pevernagie, et al.2010)

factors that restrict airflow

1) Dreams

2) The shape of the mouth 3) Obstruction Of The Nose 4) Alcohol 5) Being Overweight

(Anderson, 2012)

DREAMS

Muscle tone goes especially slack during deep sleep

causing a narrow passage through the

tissues in the throat.

The shape of the mouth

have a long uvula and/or a big,

thick soft palate.

OBSTRUCTION

OF THE

NOSE

A cold, allergy, sinus infection, or

cigarette smoke can all cause

swelling in the tissues of the throat

and a blocked and stuffy nose.

ALCOHOL

Having a few drinks (or a few too many) too close to bedtime causes throat muscles to relax.

Being Overweight

larger neck and bulky throat tissue

cause the airways to narrow and affect breathing

SNORING STATISTICS DATA

Percent of people age 30 and older who snore 30%

Percent of people age 40 and older who snore 40%

Percent of women who snore 19%

Percent of people who say their partner snores 59%

Percent of children who snore 5.6%

Average decibel level of a snore 38 decibel

SNORING STATISTICS TABLE

Source: http://www.statisticbrain.com/snoring-statistics/

0%

10%

20%

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40%

50%

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age 30and

olderwho

snore

age 40and

olderwho

snore

womenwho

snore

who saytheir

partnersnores

childrenwho

snore

age 30 and older who snore

age 40 and older who snore

women who snore

who say their partner snores

children who snore

SNORING STATISICS BAR CHART

Men tend to snore more

than women

Snoring during pregnancy

Is common

(Anderson, 2012)

SNORING EFFECT

1) Sleep Disturbances

2) Medical Problems

3) Sleepiness In The Daytime

4) Physical Weakness Or Tiredness

5) Increased Stress Levels

6) Reduced Sex Drive

one partner is sound asleep and snoring, the other one usually isn’t sleeping very well

( Capone, 2012)

Sleep Disturbances

higher risk of developing high blood pressure,

stroke, heart failure and morning headaches

MEDICAL PROBLEMS

(Brenkley, 2010)

Sleepiness in the daytime

feeling overly tired and fatigued at work, even after a long night’s sleep

(Howel, 2012)

PHYSICAL WEAKNESS OR TIREDNESS

body frequently feel drained of

energy for no apparent reason,

even when fully rested and fed

INCREASED STRESS LEVELS

Regularly feel stressed, even by things you know you

probably don’t need to worry about

(Howel, 2012)

Diminished sex drive and inability to participate fully in relationships

REDUCED SEX DRIVE

(Howel, 2012)

TREATMENT FOR SNORING

1) Simplest Treatment Method

2) Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

3) oral appliances

4) Surgery

(Huang Ear Nose Throat Surgery, 2012)

1)Sleep On Your Side

2)Lose Weight

3)Avoid Alcohol and

Tranquilizers

4)Get Your Allergies Treated

5)Stop Smoking

6)Keep a Regular Schedule

(Discovery Fit & Health, 2012)

Sleep On Your Side You're more likely to snore if you're lying on your back, and sleeping on your stomach is stressful on your neck

Excess body weight, especially around the neck, puts pressure on the airway, causing it to partially collapse.

Avoid Alcohol and Tranquilizers

Both alcohol and sleeping pills can depress central nervous system and relax the muscles of throat and jaw, making snoring more likely

Chronic respiratory allergies may cause snoring by forcing

sufferers to breathe through mouths

while sleep.

Smoke damages the respiratory system.

Keep a Regular Schedule

Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day.

method of delivering air to your lungs using a machine

The machine simply applies enough pressure to keep airway open, allowing to inhale completely

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

( Amanda & Dameron, 2008)

Mouth Guard

Antisnoring mouth guard that holds the teeth together and keeps the lower jaw muscles from becoming too lax

oral

appliances

SURGERY

surgery to improve the airway in the nose and throat.

Remove excess soft tissue from the throat to widen the upper airway

(WebMD, 2011)

Adequate exposure should be given to the public about the effects of snoring. Effective methods to address this problem should also be pointed out that this problem can be solve.

Anderson, A. J. (2012). What Causes Snoring? . Retrieved 7 17, 2012, from SLEEP PASSPORT: http://www.sleeppassport.com/what-causes-snoring.html Amanda, L., & Dameron, M. (2008, Mei). Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Retrieved 7 30, 2012, from BELIEFNET: http://www.beliefnet.com/healthandhealing/getcontent.aspx?cid=104276 Brenkley, M. (2010). What Are the Effects of Snoring? LIFESTRONG.COM. B.S. Alabi, A.A.Abdulkarim, I.O. Musa, O. Adegboye, S.K. Aremu, L.O. Abdur-Rahman, et al. (2012). Prevalence of snoring and symptoms of sleep disordered breathing among primary school pupils in Ilorin, Nigeria. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology,Volume 76, Issue 5, 646-648. Capone, R. (2012). How Can I Get Him To Stop Snoring? Atlantic Health System.

LIST OF REFERENCES

Discovery Fit & Health. (2012). Retrieved 7 29, 2012, from Tip To Stop Snoring: http://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/sleep/basics/tips-to-stop-snoring1.htm Howel, F. (2012). Snoring Cures. Retrieved 7 29, 2012, from Snoring Magic: http://www.snoringmagic.com/snoring-cures.php Huang Ear Nose Throat Surgery. (2012). Retrieved 7 29, 2012, from HOME: http://www.entsurgery.com.sg/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=41&gclid=CKG_xuawz7ECFUR76wod_08Azw Pevernagie, D., Aarts, R. M., & Meyer, M. D. (2010). The acoustics of snoring . Sleep Medicine Reviews, Volume 14, Issue 2, 131–144. WebMD. (2011, 9 19). Retrieved 7 30, 2012, from Snoring - Surgery: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tc/snoring-surgery

LIST OF REFERENCES