Snoring
Overview
Habitual snoring is the audible vibration of soft tissues and can signal upper‑airway resistance that compromises sleep quality.
Health Consequences
Population datasets link regular snoring to uncontrolled hypertension and greater carotid‑artery intima‑media thickness.
Rebis Treatment Approach
Airway evaluation to rule out OSA
Weight‑management programs
Custom mandibular‑advancement devices
Nasal‑resistance reduction (allergy care, septoplasty)
Connection to Other Health Domains
| System | Untreated Impact | Key Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular & Metabolic |
7-fold higher CVD risk pattern in NHANES analysis | Sleep Med 2014 |
| Hormone Imbalances | Fragmented sleep disrupts cortisol & insulin cycles | Endocr Pract 2022 |
| Immune / Pain | Vibratory stress fosters upper-airway inflammation | ENT journals |
| Gastrointestinal | Bidirectional relationship with GERD | Sleep Breath 2019 meta-analysis |
Benefits of Treatment
Targeted snoring therapy quiets the night, improves partner sleep, and safeguards cardiovascular health.
Key References:
Snoring and carotid atherosclerosis study – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4127330/