Snoring is the sound that occurs during sleep when flow of air is obstructed in the area where the tongue and upper throat meet the soft palate and uvula. Snoring noises occur when these structures vibrate against each other during breathing. Snoring is obstructed breathing. In addition to disturbed sleep patterns and sleep deprivation, other serious health problems may result. Snoring may also be a symptom of other medical conditions.
Snoring may be caused by many factors, including:
- Poor muscle tone
- Excessively bulky throat tissue
- Long soft palate
- Stuffed or blocked nasal passages
- Deformities of the nose
- Deformities of the nasal septum
Mild or occasional snoring may be helped by:
- A healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and proper diet
- Losing weight
- Avoiding tranquilizers, sleeping pills before bedtime
- Avoiding alcohol before bedtime
- Avoiding heavy meals before bedtime
- Establishing regular sleeping patterns
- Sleeping on your side
Heavy or chronic snoring may require medical care.
Specific treatment for snoring will be determined by based on:
- your age, overall health, and medical history
- extent of the disorder
- your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
- expectations for the course of the disorder
Treatment may include a nasal mask that provides continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or surgery.
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