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Snoring is a common condition that can affect anyone, although it occurs more frequently in men and people who are overweight. Snoring has a tendency to worsen with age.
Snoring occurs when the flow of air through the mouth and nose is physically obstructed. Air flow can be obstructed by a combination of factors. Firstly, some people snore due to obstructed nasal airways. It usually happens
during allergy seasons, when they have sinus infection, or when they have deformities of the nose structure. Secondly, some people may have poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue due to deep sleep, alcohol consumption, use of some sleeping pills, and even normal aging. As a result, these too relaxed muscles can collapse and fall back into the airway.
Next, some people have bulky throat tissue. Bulky throat tissue can be caused by being overweight or, in children, by large tonsils and adenoids, the enlarged tissue between the back of the nose and throat.
Lastly, a long soft palate (the roof of the mouth) and a long uvula (the dangling tissue in the back of the mouth) can narrow the opening from the nose to the throat. When these structures vibrate and bump against one another the airway becomes obstructed. There are two types of snoring. Occasional snoring is usually not very serious and is mostly a nuisance for your bed partner.
However, if you are a habitual snorer, you not only disrupt the sleep patterns of those close to you, but you also impair your own sleep quality. Medical assistance is often needed for habitual snorers to get a good night's sleep.
Habitual snorers can be at risk for serious health problems, including obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea creates several problems including interruptions of breathing, frequent waking from sleep. light sleeping, poor night's sleep, and stain on the heart.
1. According to the text, which one is TRUE?
A. bulky throat tissue may cause snoring in children.
B. poor muscle tone will result in deep sleep, alcohol consumption, sleeping pills, and aging.
C. air flow through the mouth and nose can only be obstructed by allergy.
D. a long soft palate and a long uvula can cause snoring by enlarging the opening from the nose to the throat. E. sleep apnea causes snoring.
2. What can be inferred from the text about snoring?
A. habitual snorers sleep better than their bed partners. D. snorers tent to be female.
B. people who snore habitually have obstructive sleep apnea. E. underweight people do not snore
C. when the snorer gets older, the snoring may get more severe.
3. The underline word “obstructed” is similar is meaning to ...
A. notice D. blocked
B. relaxed E. enlarged
C. prevented
