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Reason for snoring loudly at night ?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

OSA: Obstructive sleep apnea is the likely cause. There may be transient episodes where breathing stops for a period of time (ie seconds). This type of respiration prevents one from entering REM sleep. It is dangerous in the long run.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 6/24/2015

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