Scientific studies published earlier this year report a definite association between the disorder and an increase in blood pressure. But, even without the added danger of sleep apnea, snoring alone can cause an increase in blood pressure. A new study now reveals that women who snore are also at a risk of developing high blood pressure. Snoring interferes with the cardiovascular system because, if a person is not breathing properly, other involuntary systems, like heart rate and blood pressure are also affected. The risk is even higher for pregnant women .
Blood pressure is the force the blood exerts on the arteries .
If blood pressure is high, the force increases and can lead to a heart attack. Other problems can also arise from high blood pressure, like stroke, coronary artery disease or kidney failure. Sleep apnea can strike people of all ages. Even infants are not spared. One of the indicators that sleep apnea may be present in a baby is noisy breathing, or snoring.