Causes & Risk Factors of Snoring

To fully understand your condition, go through this list of possible factors of your snoring. The most important step here is to identify what is within your control, and devoting all your effort to making changes in that particular area.

Causes out of our control

Heredity - A narrow throat, a cleft palate, enlarged adenoids and other physical attributes which contribute to snoring can be hereditary.
Being middle-aged or beyond - As you age, your throat becomes narrower, and the muscle tone in your throat decreases.
Being male - Men have narrower air passages than women and are more likely to snore.
Allergies, asthma, a cold, or sinus infections - Blocked airways make inhalation difficult and create a vacuum in the throat, leading to snoring

Causes within our control

Being overweight or out of shape - Fatty tissue and poor muscle tone contribute to snoring.
A history of smoking – Smoking (or exposure to second-hand smoke) relaxes muscles and creates nasal congestion.
Alcohol or medications - Alcohol and medications increase muscle relaxation leading to more snoring.
Sleeping posture - Sleeping flat on your back allows the flesh of your throat to relax and block the airway.