What is Snoring? Symptoms

Causes
... As you doze off and progress from a lighter sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax. If the tissues in your throat relax enough, they vibrat...

When to seek medical advice
... You may not be aware that you snore, but your bed partner likely is. Seeing your doctor about your snoring can benefit both of you. For you, snoring may indicate another health concern, such as sleep ...

What is Snoring? Treatment

Complications
... Habitual snoring may be more than just a nuisance and a cause of daytime sleepiness. Untreated, persistent snoring may raise your lifetime risk of developing such health problems as diabetes, high blo...

Treatment
... When lifestyle changes don''t eliminate snoring, your doctor may suggest: Traditional surgery. You''re given general anesthesia while your surgeon tightens and trims excess tissues — a type of f...