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Snoring

Snoring results from vibrating tissue in a narrowed upper airway. It is often harmless, but pauses in breathing, choking sounds and severe sleepiness may indicate sleep apnoea.

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Snoring results from vibrating tissue in a narrowed upper airway. It is often harmless, but pauses in breathing, choking sounds and severe sleepiness may indicate sleep apnoea.

  • Regular loud or interrupted snoring.
  • Pauses in breathing, gasping or choking sounds noticed by someone else.
  • Avoid alcohol in the hours before sleep.
  • Do not use sleeping medicine for snoring without assessment.
  • Make an appointment for observed pauses in breathing, choking sounds, severe daytime sleepiness or morning headaches.
  • For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.

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