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Is Snoring a Sign of a Health Problem?

Presented from India by Dr. Anusha C.

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Snoring can be more than just a nuisance; it might be a sign of underlying health issues. Chronic snoring is often associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, which can lead to cardiovascular problems if untreated. Snoring can...

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Sleep is a reversible state of unconsciousness vital for physical and mental rest, memory consolidation, waste removal from the brain via the lymphatic system, hormone balancing, creativity enhancement, and energy conservation. It also supports cell restoration, muscle repair, tissue growth, and hormone release.

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Dr. Anusha C.

Consultant Respiratory Physician, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore

Dr. Anusha CM, a highly skilled respiratory physician with extensive experience in managing COPD, bronchial asthma, ILD, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and sleep apnea, currently serves as a consultant at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. With a keen interest in interventional pulmonology, sleep disorders, and airway diseases, she excels in procedures such as bronchoscopic lavage, TBLB, and thoracoscopy. Dr. Anusha's career includes roles at Suguna Hospital, Shree Uthradom Thirunal Academy of Medical Sciences, and Spectrum Diagnostic Center. She holds an MBBS from Rajarajeshwari Medical College and a Master's in Respiratory Medicine from JNMC, Belagavi, where she was awarded the best thesis of the year. Her academic contributions are highlighted by numerous journal publications and presentations at national and state conferences. Passionate about patient care and medical education, she has also managed the COVID ICU at SUT Medical College and initiated postgraduate courses in respiratory medicine. Dr. Anusha is an active member of several professional societies and has pursued specialized training in sleep medicine, tobacco cessation, and pediatric allergy and asthma.