Snoring And OSA

Snoring is the hoarse or harsh sound that occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. Nearly everyone snores now and then, but for some people, it can be a chronic problem. Sometimes it may also indicate a serious health condition.

Snoring occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues, such as your tongue, soft palate, and airway, as you breathe. The sagging tissues narrow your airway, causing these tissues to vibrate.

Snoring may be associated with obstructive sleep apnea. Patients complain of sleepiness during the day and disturbed sleep at night. Dr. Bharat Gopal specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of OSA.