Is snoring dangerous?

Is snoring dangerous?

Jason Hamilton (Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon) gives expert video advice on: Is snoring dangerous?; What over-the-counter treatments are available to minimize or eliminate snoring?; What medical treatments are available to minimize or eliminate my snoring? and more...

Snoring, in and of itself, the noise from snoring is not dangerous but it can be a sign that something more serious is happening. Snoring is often associated with sleep apnea, which is a disorder, apnea is defined as the sensation breathing for ten seconds or more and also a drop in your oxygen saturation at night. If you snore, this could be a sign that you may have sleep apnea, but everyone who has snoring does not have sleep apnea. It's a good idea if you snore, especially if it becomes a problem where you're tired in the day, you fall asleep while driving, or your loved one is really becoming annoyed with it, you can get it checked out by a larygologist to make sure you don't have sleep apnea.