2024-04-16 11:55:09
Interestingly, both are true.
“Some people wake up to the sound of their own snoring,” says Dr. Anita Shelgikar. “Other people are not aware of their snoring, regardless of the intensity or frequency of the snoring.”
This is because each person has a different threshold of awakening, that is, the tendency to wake up from sleep, explains the professor. Depending on the person, certain sounds may be more disturbing than others.
Also, whether a particular person is awakened by their own snoring can also vary from night to night.
“The effects of noise on sleep are likely to be multifactorial and depend on factors such as noise intensity, noise type, human sensitivity thresholds, and other environmental factors that may affect sleep,” says Shelgikar. She added that some people may be disturbed by sounds such as whispers or soft music.
However, the role of noise in waking people is not clear-cut – especially for people who snore.
“Interestingly, recent studies have described a method called ‘phase-locked acoustic stimulation,’ which is a specific sound transmission protocol that helps increase the amount of slow-wave sleep (otherwise known as deep sleep),” says the researcher.
Another factor is whether the snorer is sleeping in the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep, when most dreams occur.
“Some evidence suggests that the threshold for awakening during REM sleep is lower than during other phases of sleep,” says A. Shelgikar. – For many people, snoring is worse during REM sleep. This combination may result in some people being more likely to hear their own snoring during REM sleep.”
Snoring occurs when air cannot pass through the nose or mouth properly. Although snoring is loud and annoying, the occasional snore is nothing to be afraid of. But snoring due to a condition like sleep apnea can increase your risk of stroke or heart attack, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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2024-04-16 11:55:09