Snoring is a sound caused by the vibration of the uvula and soft palate during sleep. 

Snoring is a sound caused by the vibration of the uvula and soft palate during sleep. 

When we sleep deeply, the tissues in the throat, especially the uvula and soft palate, relax. In some people, they relax so much that they hang down and block the airway in the throat, preventing the inhaled air from flowing easily into the trachea and lungs. The blocked airflow flows through the throat and hits the uvula and soft palate, causing them to vibrate more than normal. The result is snoring. The greater the blockage, the louder the snoring will be. Eventually, this blockage will completely block the airway, preventing air from entering the body completely.

Causes of snoring

1. As we age, our muscles, including those that dilate the airway in the throat, become less flexible, making it easier for the uvula and tongue to fall and block the airway.
2. Men are more likely to snore than women due to hormonal influences, but when menopause occurs, women are as likely as men.
3. Obesity: Excess fat accumulates in the neck area, narrowing the airway.
4. Drinking alcohol or taking certain medications, such as sleeping pills, which have a central nervous system depressant effect, reduces the tension of the muscles that dilate the airways.
5. Smoking makes the respiratory system less efficient, irritates the throat, causes tissue swelling, narrows the airway, causes blockage, and makes it easier to snore.
6. Chronic nasal congestion, such as a deviated septum, chronic allergic rhinitis, or nasal tumors
7. Genetics: People with a family history of this condition at a higher risk of developing snoring than normal people.
8. Abnormal facial bone structure, Snoring is a sound such as a small chin, a chin that recedes backward, a long neck, and flat cheekbones.
9. Hormonal disorders such as hypothyroidism can cause airway obstruction more easily than in the general population.

Types of snoring disorders

• • Harmless type (simple snoring): People who snore in this type tend to snore regularly, without interruption of breathing or gasping for air. The snoring is usually very loud, especially when sleeping on the back. The loudness of the snoring does not indicate whether it is dangerous or not. Since this type of snoring does not involve lack of oxygen, it does not have much impact on health, except for disturbing your bed partner.
  • Dangerous type (snoring with obstructive sleep apnea) People who snore in this condition often snore loudly and have symptoms similar to choking or waking up in the middle of the night with a start. Waking up โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที feeling tired, not refreshed or having a headache and wanting to sleep more even though they have slept for 7-8 hours. During the day, some Snoring is a sound people may feel drowsy, forgetful, have no concentration, are easily irritated, have a bad temper, and have reduced sexual feelings. This type of snoring can lead to sleep apnea.