Terms Related to Snoring:
Snores, Sleep Disturbances 

Symptoms & Signs
Snoring is very common and often not considered as serious medical problem. Snoring results due to obstruction occurred in breathing during sleep. The snoring sound resulted from turbulent airflow that causes the tissues of the nose and throat to vibrate during sleep. The turbulent air flow is related to a  narrowing at some point in the nose, mouth, or throat.

Different people who snore may have various reasons for the narrowing of the air spaces leading to snoring. About thirty-five percent of normal adults snore at least occasionally, and 20 percent are habitual snorers. Snoring is more frequent in males and overweight persons, and it usually grows worse with age. Snoring is often worse when a person sleeps on his back. Alcohol consumption specially before retiring to bed can increase the problem of snoring. Heavy snorers are more likely to suffer from hypertension and have risk of strokes, chest pains and heart attacks. If snoring is persistent and is associated with snorting, frequent stops in breathing at night and excessive daytime sleepiness, it is best to consult a doctor.