Snoring: More Than Just a SoundSnoring may seem harmless, but loud and regular snoring could be a sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—a serious sleep disorder.In OSA, your airway gets blocked repeatedly during sleep, causing breathing to stop for 10 seconds or more, sometimes dozens of times per hour.

⚠️ Why Should You Be Concerned?Unrefreshing sleep even after 7–8 hoursDaytime 

fatigue, low energy, and poor focusHigh blood pressure, 

heart disease, 

stroke, diabetes

Memory loss, 

irritability, and 

depression

Drowsy driving → Risk of road accidentsStrain in personal relationships due to disturbed sleep

Do You Have OSA? Take the STOP-BANG QuizAnswer Yes (1 point) or No (0 points) to each:QuestionYes/NoS: Do you Snore loudly (louder than talking or heard through closed doors)?T

: Do you often feel Tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime?O: Has anyone Observed you stop breathing during sleep?

: Do you have or are you being treated for high blood Pressure?B: Is your BMI more than 35 kg/m²?A: Are you Age 50 or older

?N: Is your Neck circumference >40 cm (16 inches)?

G: Are you Male?Score

 Interpretation:0–2: Low risk of OSA3–4: Intermediate risk5–8: High risk – see a doctor for further testing✅ 

What Should You Do?If you or your partner notice signs like loud snoring, gasping in sleep, or daytime tiredness, talk to your ENT or sleep specialist. A simple sleep study (Polysomnography) can confirm if you have OSA.