Why Do I Snore?

Snoring is one of the most annoying problems that you can have because it seems like you don’t have a lot of control over it. If you have a snoring problem, you’ll probably only find out when your partner tells you; if your partner has a snoring problem, you’ll know about it all too well.

If you have a serious snoring problem, you might notice feeling more tired during the day and having difficulty concentrating. You might also wake up feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your sleep and feeling like you haven’t slept very much.

Have you ever wondered how snoring is defined scientifically? What causes it, and what can be done to relieve the problem?

Snoring is caused by vibrations in the soft tissue at the back of the mouth and throat as you breathe. This is what causes the hoarse sounds typically associated with snoring. When air flows past the tissues of your upper airways, the relaxation in the tissues causes them to vibrate as you breathe.

This typical form of snoring can affect anyone from time to time. It only becomes a medical issue when muscle relaxation is so bad that it prevents you from getting enough oxygen at night. When this happens, sufferers usually snore heavily and their breathing stops and starts intermittently during sleep. This condition is known as obstructive sleep apnea.

There are a few factors that go into this. The first would be your mouth anatomy – if you happen to have extra tissue lining your throat, you’re more likely to snore in your sleep. This is because the narrower your upper airways, the greater the resistance to airflow.

A second potential cause is obesity. A patient who is overweight tends to have fat deposited in the upper airways, which can lead to obstruction when breathing. The third cause is lifestyle choices such as alcohol consumption and smoking – both these activities are linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.

Other factors are genetic – for example, you’re more likely to snore if you are a man or if you have a family history of snoring.

If you are suffering from snoring, help is available. eXciteOSA is a device that has been clinically proven to significantly reduce mild obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. All you need to do is to use it for 20 minutes during the daytime for 6 weeks, and you will likely notice a reduction in your snoring and improved sleep quality. Start your journey towards better sleep today!