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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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stertorous pert. to snoring. XIX. f. L.
stertere snore.
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Snoring surgery: Which one is best for you?(Statistical Data Included)
Magazine article from: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal; 11/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; Introduction Snoring is a significant social problem that is...of age--are chronic snorers. [1] Snoring is the hallmark symptom of a spectrum...obstruction causes primary, or simple, snoring. On the other extreme, complete airway...
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Snoring may indicate serious medical illness
News Wire article from: University Wire; 10/27/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...Daily Bruin) (U-WIRE) LOS ANGELES -- Snoring is often thought of as just an annoying...resentment. "Eight to 10 years ago, snoring was regarded as a strictly cosmetic issue...however, people have realized that snoring is also a medical issue, Castro added...
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 "Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)")
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'Devastating snoring' that can now be treated.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 4/18/2005; 700+ words
; Snoring might seem a humorous complaint - until...who may also be disturbed by their own snoring. There are around 15 million snorers in...majority of them men, and National Stop Snoring Week this week, is aiming to draw attention...
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Patriotic snoring; a[euro]While you here do snoring lie, Open-eyed conspiracy His time doth take If of life you keep a care, Shake off slumber, and beware. Awake, Awake!a[euro] - William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English playwright a[euro]The Tempesta[euro] (II,i).(If Symptoms Persist)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 2/24/2008; 700+ words
; ...protesting privately in this time of high flux? Snoring is a form of noise barrage! You can make yourself heard from the bedroom. Snoring is supposed to be funny. How many comedians have used snoring routines to bring out tired laughter? But to...
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Snoring.(If Symptoms Persist)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 3/12/2006; 700+ words
; ...Jose S. Pujalte Jr. "While you here do snoring lie, Open-eyed conspiracy His time...snore? Has someone told you that you do? Snoring is supposed to be funny. How many comedians have used snoring routines to bring out tired laughter...
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Snoring strains dorm life
News Wire article from: University Wire; 5/10/2000; ; 611 words
; ...spring allergies can lead to increased snoring, said Michael Tomc, an ear, nose and...muffle the sounds of her roommate's snoring, she said. "I'm a really light sleeper...staff members said in their experiences, snoring has never been a major factor affecting...
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Health: Snoring haunts millions.
News Wire article from: PPI - Pakistan Press International; 1/6/2007; 700+ words
; ...January 06 (PPI): Most people dont take snoring seriously. But maybe they should. Those nocturnal...your health and your relationships if your snoring is keeping others awake at night. Snoring affects a surprisingly large number of people...
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Is Snoring a DiZZZease?(links to heart disease)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Science News; 3/11/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...as a wake-up call for future illness Snoring is one of those problems obvious to everyone...snorers become the butt of unkind jokes. Snoring severe enough to cause sleeplessness can...with a person who snores, recognize that snoring may have serious medical consequences...
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Snoring cures 'are a costly waste of time'.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 5/26/2009; 700+ words
; ...TREATMENTS EXPENSIVE treatments to cure snoring could end up simply keeping you awake...people have no idea what is causing the snoring, the chances are the cures will not help...its members who suffer from excessive snoring. It also consulted the partners of those...
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Snoring Isn't Sexy(R) Launches Public Awareness Campaign.
News Wire article from: PRWeb; 5/28/2009; 669 words
; ...vulnerable to it, don't even know. Snoring is more than an annoyance. It's both...health problems. The member dentists of Snoring Isn't Sexy(R) (http://www...promote the awareness of the consequences of Snoring and Sleep Apnea with a new campaign called...
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Snoring Surgery
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Snoring surgery Definition Snoring is defined as noisy or rough breathing during sleep, caused by...vibration of loose tissue in the upper airway. Surgical treatments for snoring include several different techniques for removing tissue from the...
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Snoring
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Snoring Definition Snoring is a sound generated during sleep by vibration of loose tissue in the upper airway. Description Snoring is one symptom of a group of disorders known as sleep-disordered...
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snoring
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Body
snoring ‘Laugh and the world laughs...Wheeler Wilcox (1855–1919). Snoring has been a source of material for music...up comedian. Until relatively recently snoring was not considered a significant problem...
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Sleep Apnea
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
...Obstructive sleep apnea Respiratory system Snoring James loved his grandfather, but he was...did not sleep all week. Sometimes the snoring would stop, but then James had to hop...would be a better roommate this year. His snoring had been caused by sleep apnea, and his...
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snore
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
...v. [ intr. ] breathe with a snorting or grunting sound while asleep: he was snoring loudly | [as n. ] ( snoring ) you keep me awake all night with your snoring. DERIVATIVES: snor·er n.
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