What Causes Snoring

Everyone knows what snoring is. It is a loud, ugly, vibrating sound that many people make while they sleep. It is a running joke on countless sitcoms. It interrupts the sleep of anyone sleeping near the snorer and can even wake the snorer as well. But what causes snoring and why is it so common?

The sound of snoring is made when a person’s respiratory system is blocked near the throat and nose. The sound itself is the vibration caused when air passes forcefully against the obstruction. There are many reasons a person’s airway might be obstructed which mean there are many different causes of snoring.

Some people snore because their throat is weak or relaxes too much while they sleep. Alcohol and certain drugs can cause the throat to over relax, resulting in snoring, but snoring is by no means an indication of drug or alcohol use. Anyone can have weak or relaxed throat muscles without the use of either.

Other people are just the opposite, having excess tension in the throat due to some strain or a mis positioning of the jaw. Excess fat can also be a cause of snoring, which is why so many people suddenly begin to snore when they gain weight. Luckily for them, it is one of the easiest causes of snoring to fix. Once they lose weight and the extra fat is gone, the snoring will usually stop.

Snoring can also be caused by the nasal passage. Any obstruction or inflammation can cause the person to snore. This is why people, who never snore otherwise, sometimes snore when they have a cold or sinus infection. Most of the time, this is nothing to worry about, but if it lasts more than a few weeks, it’s probably a good idea to see a doctor.

Occasionally, snoring is caused by the position in which the person sleeps. If a person tends to snore only when sleeping on their back, they can often stop the snoring simply by sleeping on their side.

There is one other cause of snoring and it is the most important. Some people snore because of obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be very dangerous and anyone suspected of having sleep apnea should see a doctor. Likewise, if a person notices that their snoring is worse or more frequent than usual, it is also probably a good idea to see a doctor or at least mention it during their next doctor’s visit.

There are a lot of reasons people snore, but there are just as many remedies to help people stop snoring. Since it isn’t always possible to determine why a person snores, it may take trying more than one remedy before they find one that works. If one remedy doesn’t work, try something else. If nothing works, see a doctor. It could be more of a problem than you think.

By: Caz

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