National Stop Snoring Week is a week to focus on snoring. It is often the source of jokes. But the reality is that it can be a first sign of larger, sometimes unseen, health concerns. This annual week of observance can help raise national awareness about snoring.
It also zeroes in on the related health risks, including obstructive sleep apnea. This week encourages those who deal with nightly snoring to find solutions. It also promotes the importance of sleep health.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL STOP SNORING WEEK.
The British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association (B.S.S.A.A.) established National Stop Snoring Week. Their goal? To address the highly problematic nature of snoring. The condition affects a significant portion of the adult population.
Historical records reveal that snoring and its many harmful effects have been a human concern for thousands of years. The problem dates back to when the ancient Egyptians treated it using thyme.
Our understanding of sleep and its disorders has evolved throughout human history, thanks to always-evolving research. In the 1950s, oral devices were introduced to adjust the position of the tongue and mandible.
That small adjustment may give some relief to snorers. The recognition of snoring as a potential indicator of obstructive sleep apnea has also highlighted its importance in medical and public health discussions.