Facts About Snoring

When we enter into that deep sleep we forget all of the worried thoughts in our minds and we are able to fully recharge after all of the hours we lost throughout the day. What many of us don’t know is that during the night we can snore. We don’t hear it ourselves - but other can hear it all too clearly.

Snoring is caused by vibrations that cause particles in the air to form sound waves. While we sleep airflow that is turbulent can cause tissues of the throat and nose to vibrate and to rise to snoring. It is only caused during sleep.

Not everyone does snore - but everyone does have the ability to snore. Research shows that 45% of men and 30% of women snore on a daily basis. People who do not snore will usually only snore during a viral illness, when taking certain medications, or after drinking alcohol.

Snoring is sometimes a clear sign that someone has a more serious problem or illness. People that snore need to be evaluated to rule out any other problems that they might have. The most common problems to look for in someone that snores is sleep apnea and other sleeping problems or sleep related breathing problems.

It may be that the person snoring has the ability to breathe and snore with no problems. In this case the only one with the problem is the person sleeping next to the snorer. More often then not snoring can keep other people awake.