Snoring is the act of breathing through the open mouth in such a way as to cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound which may vary from a soft noise to a loud unpleasant sound. This most commonly occurs during sleep.

The cause of snoring is some kind of blockage in the breathing passage. Those blockages can be of many kinds-here are just a few:

    * Tongue falling into the throat
    * Allergies
    * Throat weakness causing the throat to close during sleep
    * Mispositioned jaw, often caused by tension in muscles
    * Fat gathering in, and around, the throat

When the airflow in the breathing passage becomes irregular due to a blockage the soft palate may start flapping. This flapping of the soft palate is what makes the snoring sound.

Numerical statistics on snoring are often contradictory, but at least 30% of the adult population and perhaps as many as 50% of people in some demographics snore. [1] [2]

Most of the time snoring is not a health risk to the snorer, but snoring resulting from a significant obstruction of the breathing passage can be an indication of the potentially life-threatening disorder sleep apnea.

Even if snoring may not be detrimental to the snorer, it can cause the snorer's bedmate or roommates to lose sleep. Being sleep deprived can lead in some cases to life-threatening problems for the person and those around them. Also, studies have shown that there is a psychological component in snoring which causes discomfort in any listener, depending on the loudness, tone, frequency, and other auditorial attributes of the snore.[citation needed] Studies have shown that there is a direct inverse relationship between snoring and frequency of sexual activity between married partners, meaning that there is generally less sexual activity if one of the partners is a heavy snorer.[citation needed]

Snoring is usually an involuntary act, but may also be produced voluntarily.

According to Dr. William C Dement, of the Stanford Sleep Center, anyone who snores and has daytime drowsiness should be evaluated for sleep disorders.

The loudest snore on record was 93 decibels.

Snoring home remedy treatment is quite effective. Following are some Snoring cure home remedies. Read on for home remedy for Snoring:

    * If you want to get rid of snoring, it is necessary that you should maintain a normal weight. If you are overweight, then work towards eliminating the extra fats stored on your body. Follow a strict regime consisting of proper balanced diet and regular exercise.
    * Smoking tends to cause nasal congestion, thus giving rise to the problem of snoring. The best way to prevent snoring is to quit smoking.
    * Alcohol can also be held responsible for causing snoring. Reduce your alcohol intake consumption and that will take care of your snoring problem too.
    * Sleeping on your side reduces snoring.

i means dun sleep like a dead people..
turn ur body to the right or left... dun lean and ur face, face the ceiling...
sleep with ur face, face either left or right...

btw, what is sleep apnea?

i'm facing the same problem too...my frens complained to me tat i snore loud at nite when we went for trip...dam shy...n i was having flu tat time which i think it made me snore even louder...  

yala, i still remembered when my friends complained to me during a trip. so paiseh. then, still have the problem now? r u having size problem? maybe those method suggested by one forumer are good, let us try it.

yala, i still remembered when my friends complained to me during a trip. so paiseh. then, still have the problem now? r u having size problem? maybe those method suggested by one forumer are good, let us try it.