The roof of your mouth, tongue, and throat all relax as you doze off and go into deeper stages of sleep. These muscles in the throat might relax to the point where they vibrate and partially obstruct your airway. As a result, the air that escapes produces a sound called snoring. While snoring is not necessarily […]

Does your partner snore? Have you been told that you snore? It’s an issue that can mean less sleep (for everyone in the house), and it can also mean there are serious underlying health issues that should be addressed. Read on for some things you may not know about snoring. Snoring facts 1. Snoring is simply […]

Having a stuffy nose can interfere with every aspect of your life – from concentrating at work to eating. It can especially affect how you sleep – just making it tough to sleep or causing you to  snore loudly. So, what causes nasal congestion, what can you do about it, and when should you see […]

Fall is just around the corner, and for some that means pumpkin spice lattes and walks in the woods to watch the leaves change colors. For others, that means endless sniffling and sneezing – spring is not the only time for allergies. Read on for some more information about allergies and snoring.  Allergies and snoring […]

Snoring can range from a few little snorts (which can be kind of cute when they come from your significant other) to such a loud racket that the person snoring has to have their own side of the house each night so he or she doesn’t keep everyone else awake (which is not cute at […]

Everyone has the occasional night where they snore. Too much alcohol can cause you to snore. Exhaustion can lead to snoring. A cold or sinus blockage can cause a short-term snoring problem. But when does snoring become an issue? How does it affect your health? And how does snoring affect the rest of your body? […]

Snoring can be a minor annoyance, or it can be a sign of more serious health issues. Here are the most common myths regarding snoring for a better understanding of when to seek medical help. Is it normal to wake up during the night? Waking up at night can be normal; it’s why and how […]

Stress can have profound effects on the body and lead to snoring. If you’ve developed a snoring condition, it’s important to see a sleep specialist as it may be an underlying health condition. Why Have I Started Snoring All of a Sudden? If you have suddenly developed a snoring condition, it can be due to […]

Snoring is likely one of the more misunderstood phenomena that occurs during sleep. Scientists and doctors know exactly why it happens, but the grating, sleep-depriving sound of snoring is the subject of several myths among the general population. Snoring is often a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in which your airway gets closed off, […]

Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders encountered by Americans. About 2% of women and 4% of men experience it. Sleep apnea is characterized by a temporary inability to breathe during the night, leading to reduced blood flow to the brain. There are several forms of the condition, but the most common […]