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Can gaining 20 lbs cause one to start snoring more? when i was thinner i only snored when i had a cold. or could it be stress,or new environment?
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20 lbs: Snoring and/or stress is an important issue and you MUST see your Primary doctor about this. Please let me know how things go.
Answered 9/18/2016
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Yes: Because the fat from the weight gain spreads over various part of the body. With the throat area being so small along with some enlargement of the tongue, the added fat causes narrowing of the upper airway and thus the snoring (and even sleep apnea for some).
Answered 9/18/2016
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Explanation : Weight gain like 20 lb very significant factor for increasing snoring. More influential then all others.
Answered 9/18/2016
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