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A doctor is warning people not to dismiss loud snoring and excessive daytime tiredness.

NHS and private GP Dr Leen Tannous issued the alert through a social media post.

Writing on Instagram as @doctor. leen, the London-based medic revealed she frequently encounters patients who brush off snoring as merely an "annoying" behaviour and nothing more serious.

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Whilst it's typically not cause for concern, the doctor highlighted that thunderous snoring might indicate sleep apnoea (also spelled sleep apnea), "a condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, putting strain on the heart."

Dr Leen shared her guidance in a post outlining common errors made by those who snore, reports th

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