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sleep study
Snoring could be a sign of OSA (obstructive Sleep Apnea). A sleep study will determine if that is the case. Treatment can include nasal CPAP (device that maintains a continuos positive airway pressure), which prevents soft palate from occluding airway resulting in "snoring sound". people with OSA are at greater risk for MI (heart attack) than those without it. Strong corollary relationship between MI and OSA was found in a randomized controlled trial >65% of subjects with an uncomplicated MI were positive for OSA.
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