Many people are frustrated and inflicted with the annoying problem of snoring. But, why do people snore?
The sounds that are associated with snoring occur because there are portions in the rear of the oral cavity which relax during sleep. When these portions are overly relaxed, the air that is breathed will cause them to vibrate, as they are hanging closer to the throat. This is what causes the sounds associated with snoring.
Those who are inflicted with the problem of snoring usually have one or more of the following associated problems:
Excess Flesh In The Throat – If the throat contains to much flesh in its makeup, the more likely a person will snore. Why do people snore when they have oversized tonsils and/or adenoids? This is precisely why. Also, those who are overweight will have larger neck cavities which have narrower windpipes. This only adds to the blockages caused by excess fleshy tissue in the throat. While it is less common, polyps, throat cysts, and cancerous tissues can also cause snoring to occur. Other people have an elongated uvula and softer palate than others. These will flutter while a person breathes as they are sleeping, blocking the normal passage of air, and causing the sounds of snoring. In order to correct this problem, there are some surgical procedures available that can remove excess flesh that is causing the problem.
Nasal Blockages – If a person’s nose is stopped up or congested, this will cause him or her to breathe in more deeply, creating a type of vacuum in the throat cavity. Any dangling tissues in the throat which are subject to this will be caused to flutter. Why do people snore only sometimes? During the height of allergy seasons, people will tend to snore more than they normally would – if at all – due to nasal blockages. This is why many people say that they only snore if they are suffering from the common cold.
Nose Structure – The septum, located in the nose, acts as a bridge that keeps the nostrils separate from one another. If there are any deformities in this area, this can cause blockages while breathing, causing snoring to occur. These problems are the most difficult to correct, as many surgeries available fall under the cosmetic category. However, there are many stop snoring aids which help alter the size of the nostrils through the use of nasal strips.
Breathing Through The Mouth – When the jaws of the mouth are lowered while sleeping, a cavity is widened which causes the tongue to rear itself further back in the throat. This will obstruct the proper air flow, causing a fluttering, snoring sound. This is a bit more difficult to correct, as it is necessary for the person to change from breathing through the mouth to breathing through the nose; however, there are now exercises you can use to “train” yourself to make these necessary changes.
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