30/10/2026
E-KONSULTA MO KAY DOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Snoring and Excessive Sleepiness: Normal? Doctors Warn the Public
For many, snoring is part of sleeping. In the October 25 episode of "E-Konsulta Mo Kay Dok" on Nice FM San Jose Antique, Doc Jessie Fama, with co-host Doc Jude Fama and guest Dr. Aloha Quimba-Flores said snoring shouldn't be ignored. Especially when it comes with excessive daytime sleepiness.
They discussed the link between frequent snoring and poor sleep quality. When a person snores, air struggles to pass through the airway. In some cases, the airway temporarily closes, causing breathing to pause briefly and disrupting sleep without the sleeper realizing it.
The result: after a full night's sleep, a person wakes up tired, sleepy, and unable to concentrate the next day.
According to guidance from sleep experts, this combination is a common sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition that can lead to high blood pressure, weight gain, and other health risks if left untreated.
Warning signs to watch for include loud snoring every night, pauses in breathing or gasping during sleep, waking up with a headache or dry mouth, and falling asleep while working, driving, or watching television.
People at risk include those who are overweight, have nasal congestion, sleep on their backs, and drink alcohol or smoke before bedtime.
Doctors advise that occasional snoring is usually not a concern. If snoring is loud almost every night and is accompanied by constant daytime sleepiness, it is best to seek a consultation.
Initial steps include avoiding alcohol at night, sleeping on one side, maintaining a
healthy weight, and keeping a regular sleep schedule. In some cases, a sleep study may be recommended to determine if sleep apnea is present.
"Snoring is not noise at night. When it comes with sleepiness, it is a sign that the body is not getting proper rest"
