| Is snoring hereditary? It just might be | | | | checked out by a doctor for sleep disorders |
| according to several recent studies. Many | | | | and related problems. Some children may |
| people aren't very concerned about their | | | | exhibit behavior issues or develop |
| snoring, but their partners probably are. | | | | cardiovascular problems. If a person snores |
| Snoring can actually cause insomnia and other | | | | it usually means there is something partially |
| issues for people who share a bed with a | | | | obstructing their airways. This could have |
| snorer. Snoring can also lead to dangerous | | | | serious affects in young children and should |
| sleep conditions such as sleep apnea. | | | | be looked at immediately.There are many |
| Understanding why a person snores and finding | | | | reasons a person may snore that has nothing |
| ways to put an end to it is important.One | | | | to do with heredity. Some of these include |
| study which suggested that snoring may be | | | | alcohol, smoking, and obesity. Don't assume |
| heredity was done in April of 2006, at the | | | | your snoring is hereditary; it may contribute |
| Cincinnati's Children's Hospital Medical | | | | to your snoring but may not be the sole |
| Center. The research was conducted by | | | | factor.If you snore there are many things you |
| researchers for the medical journal CHEST. | | | | can do to remedy the situation and make life |
| Results showed that children of parents who | | | | better for yourself and your partner. You |
| snore are three times more likely to snore | | | | may need to change your lifestyle or the way |
| themselves. The study covered the sleeping | | | | you sleep. Taking a good look at your |
| habits of 681 children with an average age of | | | | habits, particularly those closer to bed time |
| 12.The study also found that snoring in these | | | | may give you a clue. Your doctor should also |
| children was sometimes related to Atopy. | | | | be able to help you determine why you |
| Atopy is an allergic sensitization. The | | | | snore.Thomas Wilson writes about how to stop |
| children who tested positive for Atopy twice | | | | snoring and other snoring-related topics on |
| as likely to snore at least three times a | | | | the Snoring Solutions website. Visit to sign |
| week than negatively tested children. If | | | | up for our free newsletter and find out more |
| your child snores you should have them | | | | about snoring-related problems. |