When asked if we snore, most people would rather not admit that they do. Unless we have a tape recorder and unless we ask someone whether we snore or not, there is no way to know for certain. Everyone has snored at one time or another, although for temporary reasons like a cold or extreme tiredness. Roughly half of all adults snore on occasion, while thirty percent of adults snore regularly.
So, why do people snore? It has many causes, but the most common reason for this is facial structure abnormalities or an obstruction and when we get older, the muscle tone within the mouth changes, which causes the skin to partly obstruct the back of throat. For example, many of us have our tonsils removed because they are too large and take up too much space at the back of the throat and it makes breathing difficult. While we are asleep, the body is relaxed and at rest, which also includes the mouth. If this region becomes overly relaxed due to increasing age, mild alcohol consumption or via taking a sleeping pill, this can cause the tongue and any excess skin to rest in the back of the throat. Other times, the mouth’s structure itself is not aligned properly and can cause breathing problems.
Obesity is linked to many health concerns and is detrimental to one’s life in general. Those who are underweight or weigh the normal amount within the specified height and age range can also snore heavily. If we have an excessive amount of tissue in the throat, it causes breathing to become more labored and the airway is constricted.
Since we have discussed the reasons why snoring occurs and what happens when someone snores, it’s crucial for many of us with a progressive snoring problem to seek a doctor’s treatment. For many of us, snoring disturbs the sleeping cycle of our loved ones and it interrupts the sufferer’s sleep several times each night. This is disruptive, especially for married individuals whose only solace is to sleep in a separate room or within another section of the house when snoring is loud. But if a person who snores is often groggy the following day and we find ourselves struggling to get a decent night’s rest, this is a problem that requires a doctor’s consultation.
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