Snoring, the involuntary and bizarre sounds that one makes while sleeping, could be a sleep disruptor not only for the one making them but also those trying to sleep around the snorers. The cacophonic sound could wake one in the middle of the sleep and may turn even healthy sleepers into insomniacs. Snoring happens when air passes through your airway when it is partially blocked. According to Sleep Foundation, tissues at the top of the airway touch each other and vibrate, making you snore. While we all snore at some point or the other, including children who snore lightly, frequent and loud snoring should be addressed as it could also mean underlying disorders.
Snoring can be sometimes due to the body structure you have little control over. Men are more likely to snore than women. A narrow throat or a cleft palate can increase snoring risk. With age, people may start to snore more as the throat becomes narrower, and the muscle tone decreases. Excess weight around throat or neck can also at times lead to snoring.
