What Causes Snoring?

Causes of Snoring

Snoring is common and almost half of adults in the United States snore occasionally. Snoring is caused when air flows past relaxed tissues in the throat, causing the tissues to vibrate.  This creates the hoarse or harsh sounds of snoring.  A variety of factors can lead to snoring, such as mouth anatomy, alcohol consumption, nasal problems and sleep apnea.  Snoring can occur in the absence or the presence of sleep apnea.  Testing is important in that only by testing, is it possible to know for sure.