subject: At Last, A Cure For Snoring That Works! [print this page] Where does the snore sound come from? Where does the snore sound come from?
Snoring is caused by a narrowing of your airway, either from poor sleep posture or abnormalities of the soft tissues in your throat. A narrow airway gets in the way of smooth breathing and creates the sound of snoring.
Common causes of snoring
Although it may be upsetting to think that there could be problems at the root of you or your bed buddy's snoring, it's important to get to the bottom of it. When you do, you'll protect your health, and the intimacy of your relationship.
Age. As you reach middle age and beyond, your throat becomes narrower, and the muscle tone in your throat decreases.
The way you're built. Men have narrower air passages than women and are more likely to snore. A narrow throat, a cleft palate, enlarged adenoids, and other physical attributes (which contribute to snoring) can be hereditary.
Nasal and sinus problems. Blocked airways make inhalation difficult and create a vacuum in the throat, leading to snoring.
Being overweight or out of shape. Fatty tissue and poor muscle tone contribute to snoring.
Alcohol, smoking, and medications. Alcohol intake, smoking (or second-hand smoke), and certain medications, increase muscle relaxation leading to more snoring.
Sleep posture. Sleeping flat on your back causes the flesh of your throat to relax and block the airway.
Side Effects Of Snoring
Daytime fatigue
Inability to concentrate
Drowsiness
Nighttime wakefulness
Raw, dry, or sore throat
Coated tongue
Irritability
Difficulty breathing.
What Causes Snoring
Snoring is a type of sleep disorder. Breathing while sleeping creates vibrations of the soft tissues located at the back of the throat, leading to an irritating sound which is commonly referred to as snoring. Obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping can cause the annoying sound resulting in loud snoring. Poor muscle tone due to aging or excessive alcohol consumption can cause snoring. Some health problems like stuffy nose due to sinus infection or simple cold, sleep apnea, allergic reactions may cause occasional snoring. Obesity results in accumulation of excess fat near the throat. This may cause obstruction of airways, leading to snoring. Treating these underlying causes can help stop snoring. Some structural defects in throat can be repaired with surgery. Surgery is one of the proven ways to stop snoring, but it is performed only in case of severe difficulties.
