DOES DRINKING ALCOHOL CONTRIBUTE TO MY SNORING AND/OR SLEEP APNEA?

Drinking alcohol may cause the soft tissues of the airway to relax and increase the likelihood of soft tissue collapse associated with snoring and sleep apnea. In fact, it the increased rate of sleep apnea in patients who drink has been well documented63 64. Changing drinking habits and patterns, including decreased nocturnal alcohol consumption may have a positive impact on patients’ sleep and snoring signs and symptoms.

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