What is Snoring?

Snoring, like all other sounds, is caused by vibrations that cause particles in the air to form sound waves. For example, when we speak, our vocal cords vibrate to form our voice. While we are asleep, turbulent airflow can cause the tissues of the nose and throat to vibrate and give rise to snoring. Essentially, snoring is a sound resulting from turbulent airflow that causes tissues to vibrate during sleep. The turbulence is caused by a partial blockage that may be located anywhere from the tip of the nose to the vocal chords. The restriction may occur only during sleep, or it may persist all the time and be worse when we are asleep. This is because our muscle tone is reduced during sleep and there may be insufficient muscle tone to prevent the airway tissue vibrating. We do not snore while we are awake as good muscle tone keeps the airway from collapsing.

Snoring is caused by a physical abnormality that needs to be identified before a cure can be found. This is not as difficult as it seems and the good news is there is a cure for everybody, depending on your physical traits and lifestyle. Finding the cause is the key to finding a solution. In most instances snoring can be controlled by simple self-help remedies.

Most snorers tend to take the ‘hit and miss’ route to finding a solution, with the inevitable disappointing result. They are often lured into buying products that claim to have exceedingly high success rates. Sadly, for many snorers, they become so despondent that they give up on their quest to stop. How many times have you heard ‘I have tried everything, but nothing works’?

The diagnostic tests on this site have been specially designed to help you find the cause of your snoring. By performing each test and by a process of elimination you will identify the cause or causes in your individual case so you can work on those areas of concern. If you noticed, this site is arranged in a systematic and easy to navigate order. Follow the tabs above to find out more about your condition and you are well on your way to stop snoring!

This picture should give you a better idea of how snoring occurs