Snoring Devices

Snoring Facts

Read on for short, summarized facts about snoring in general:

• The vibrations, which cause the sound of snoring, is caused by the turbulent airflows through the narrowed airways.

• Snoring can be a burden for the family of the snorer and their sleeping partners

• There are surgical and non-surgical treatments for snoring

• The sound of snoring is created by the vibrating tissues of the airways together within the nose and throat

• Snoring can be affected by the sleeping position, stage of sleep, and the use of medication and alcohol.

• Snoring may be a sign of a more serious underlying problem, such as sleep apnea.