Snoring
The reason someone snores is that the airway in the throat narrows, and they have too much throat and nasal tissue. A narrow airway interferes with breathing smoothly. The sound of snoring is caused by the vibration of floppy tissue in the throat.
Reasons
People snore for different reasons, and it is important to know the causes so they can be treated. Snoring with the mouth closed indicates problems with the tongue. Snoring with the mouth open indicates problems with the tissue in the throat. A lot of people only snore when they sleep on their back, so sleep habits and lifestyle are sometimes to blame.
Uncontrolled Causes
There are many different causes for snoring, some that can be controlled and some that cannot. Some people snore because they have narrow throats and enlarged adenoids, which are caused by heredity. The older a person gets, the more likely he is to snore: as he becomes middle-aged, the throat's muscle tone begins to decrease, causing snoring. Men are more likely to snore then women. Allergies, colds, asthma and sinus infections block airways and cause snoring.
Controlled Causes
Fatty tissue and poor muscle tone cause snoring. Smoking cigarettes or being around second-had smoke causes snoring, because it relaxes the muscles in the throat and creates nasal congestion. Alcohol and medications can also make the throat more relaxed. Some people snore when sleeping on their backs because the flesh of the throat blocks their airways.
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