Snoring sounds range from quiet whistling or vibrating to a loud grumbling, snorting, or rumbling.
Nearly everyone snores occasionally, but for some people, snoring is chronic.
While occasional or low-sounding snoring is harmless, frequent or loud snoring can increase your risk for health problems.
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Snoring can also sometimes indicate a severe health problem.
Additional causes might includenasal congestionor blockage, alcohol intake, sleep medicines, back sleeping, and smoking.
Snoring might also affect your partners ability to get a good nights sleep.
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Causes of Loud Snoring
Snoring can occur due to various reasons.
Sleep apnea is typically diagnosed after asleep study.
Risk Factors for Snoring
Some people might have a higher risk of snoring.
Risk factors for snoring include:
Sex Differences
More men than women snore.
Around 40% of adult males and 24% of adult females are chronic snorers.
Is Snoring a Reason for Concern?
For some people, heavy snoring could mean sleep apnea, and it is a primary symptom of OSA.
If these additional symptoms are experienced, you should let a healthcare provider know.
If you experience chest pain or breathing troubles while lying down, seek emergency medical care.
According to the Sleep Foundation, back sleeping might also be linked to OSA.
A healthcare provider or a sleep specialist can advise you on the best ways to reduce snoring.
The machine will give you positive pressure in the airways so they dont collapse.
Being Realistic
It is important to be realistic about what lifestyle changes and treatments can improve snoring.
They may not be able to fall back asleep once they wake up.
Try gently shaking their shoulder or speaking to them softly.
Summary
Snoring is the result of air passing through a partially blocked airway.
The snoring sound results when tissues in the airway touch each other and vibrate.
Additional causes include nasal congestion, alcohol consumption, sleep medicines, back sleeping, and smoking.
If snoring results from mouth or nose problems, treating those can improve airflow and reduce snoring.
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