Why anesthesiologists always ask if you snore before surgery
Anesthesiologists routinely ask patients if they snore before surgery to assess the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which can lead to breathing complications during and after anesthesia. Dr. Sulaiman Ladhani of Wockhardt Hospitals explains that frequent or loud snoring may indicate a narrowed airway, increasing the likelihood of airway obstruction under anesthesia. Identifying patients with potential OSA allows the anesthesia team to implement necessary precautions to ensure patient safety.