Skip to main content

Snoring increases with age

Dear Doctors: My husband has always snored, but lately it’s gotten a lot worse. Would gaining weight have anything to do with it? He just turned 67 and put on about 12 pounds during the pandemic. Sometimes his breathing stops, and I’m worried it might be sleep apnea. How do we find out?

Dear Reader: It’s estimated that at least half of all adults snore on occasion, and up to one-fourth are regular …

PO Box 910 | 238 Market Street | Jennings, LA 70546 | 337.824.3011
PRINT ISSN 3069-4949
ONLINE ISSN 3069-4957