Snoring is not the same as sleep apnea. Snoring is simply a loud sound that you make during breathing while asleep if there is any obstruction in your airway. While it maybe unpleasant for your sleep partner, snoring is not in itself a harmful condition. On the other hand, people with sleep apnea are deprived of oxygen due to a complete  blockage of airways, which can have a major impact on health.

Snoring does often accompany sleep apnea, but just because you snore does not mean you have sleep apnea.

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