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Why do people snore?

Snoring is a sound generated during sleep due to vibration of the upper airway. It occurs both during inspiration and expiration, though it is louder during inspiration. It is seen more commonly in men and is associated with sleep disorders in majority of these people. In others, this occurs in isolation and is not related to any disorder.

Why snoring occurs

When the flow of air through the upper airway gets obstructed, it results is increased resistance to flow. This causes vibration along the passage which causes production of sound. The obstruction can exist due to various reasons described below.

 

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