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  • Sleep Medicine
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Simple snoring (SS) is prevalent but lacks consistent definitions and assessment methods.
  • The relationship between SS, upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) remains unclear.
  • The independent association of SS with daytime sleepiness and adverse health outcomes is debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the prevalence, definitions, and distinctions of SS, UARS, and OSA.
  • To identify risk factors specific to SS.
  • To explore the association of SS with cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and daytime sleepiness.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of snoring, UARS, and OSA.
  • Analysis of prevalence data and risk factors for SS.
  • Examination of correlates of snoring, including health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Significant variation exists in reported snoring prevalence.
  • Distinctions between SS, UARS, and OSA are often blurred.
  • SS may represent a risk factor for OSA development and associated health problems.

Conclusions:

  • Clarifying SS is crucial, as it may lie on a continuum with OSA.
  • SS warrants consideration as a potential risk factor for serious health conditions.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand SS's impact on health and sleep quality.