Snoring is the result of the relaxation of the uvula and soft palate. These tissues can relax enough to partially block the airway, resulting in irregular airflow and vibrations. And it may lead to a number of bad consequences. It is known to cause sleep deprivation to snorers and those around them, as well as daytime drowsiness, irritability, lack of focus and decreased libido.[1] It has also been suggested that it can cause significant psychological and social damage to sufferers.[2] Multiple studies reveal a positive correlation between loud snoring and risk of heart attack (about +34% chance) and stroke (about +67% chance).[3]
Besides, snoring is often associated with a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA may cause lots of consequences. For example, the physiologic consequences contain hypoxia, sleep fragmentation, autonomic nervous system dysregulation or hyperoxia. The intermediate results regroup inflammation, pulmonary vasoconstriction, general metabolic dysfunction, oxidation of proteins and lipids or increased adiposity. The clinical repercussions are composed by pulmonary hypertension, accidents, obesity, diabetes, different heart diseases or hypertension.[4]
Based on these facts, more and more people are becoming concerned about their snoring problem, they may see the family doctor or a general practitioner to ask for help. To diagnose the condition, the doctor will review patients’ signs and symptoms and medical history. Depending on the severity of patients’ snoring and other symptoms, doctor may conduct a sleep study.
These are some of BMC’s sleep diagnostic products that they may use.
H2 series
- Flexible configuration and free combination
- Convenient human-computer interaction
- Cross-platform data compatibility
- Automatic analysis and report generation
- Cloud data management platform
YH-600 series
- Wrist-worn design which is easy to wear
- Friendly human-machine interaction and real-time display
- Cross-platform data compatibility
- Professional analysis software
Being perfect has always been BMC’s purpose. We are committed to making good products to help people address their sleep problem and lead a great life.
Resources:
1. Luboshitzky R, Aviv A, Hefetz A, Herer P, Shen-Orr Z, Lavie L, Lavie P (July 2002). "Decreased pituitary-gonadal secretion in men with obstructive sleep apnea". The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 87 (7): 3394–8. doi:10.1210/jc.87.7.3394. PMID 12107256. Decreased libido is frequently reported in male patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
2. Armstrong MW, Wallace CL, Marais J (December 1999). "The effect of surgery upon the quality of life in snoring patients and their partners: a between-subjects case-controlled trial". Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences. 24 (6): 510–22. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2273.1999.00307.x. PMID 10606999.
3. "Snoring 'linked to heart disease'". BBC News. 2008-03-01. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
4. Foldvary-Schaefer, Nancy R.; Waters, Tina E. (August 2017). "Sleep-Disordered Breathing". Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. 23 (4): 1093–1116. doi:10.1212/01.CON.0000522245.13784.f6. PMID 28777178. S2CID 20852866.
