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If you're dealing with a snoring problem you might be wondering if your kids are likely to inherit it. Unfortunately, the answer to that is yes. Research shows that children with a parent that snores are 3 times more likely to snore themselves than children whose parents don't snore.

Snoring may be a sign of another problem known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or OSA. OSA can cause your breathing to stop during sleep because the air passages are being blocked.

Snoring is an audible sign of a difficulty with breathing, but at least it is breathing. OSA can cause the person to stop breathing for more than 10 seconds at a time, leading to them waking up choking and gasping for air.

This isn't only a problem in the night either. OSA often leaves its victims with sore throats and headaches when they wake up in the morning. Lack of sleep due to OSA can lead to lack of concentration, bad behavior and general irritability.

If OSA goes untreated, it can lead to an increase in blood pressure, low oxygen levels in the blood and a greater chance of heart attack and stroke.

In the study done by "Chest", 681 children from Cincinnati Childrens Hospital medical center were studied. The research also found that African-American children were about three times more likely to snore than other races.

Plus, it was found that children who test positive for Atopy (an indicator of allergies and asthma) were twice as likely to snore as those who tested negative.

The benefits of the study include identification of children who snore so the doctors could more accurately determine those that were at a higher risk of sleep disorders. This would allow them to work with the parents to help minimize any long-term damage.

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Have you been searching for the best snoring remedies but just haven't been able to stop your snoring? Visit the Snoring Solutions website for lots of helpful info and for a free copy of my report "Secrets To A Good Night's Sleep"

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