Snoring Causes
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Causes of Snoring
Snoring results when air cannot move freely through the air passages at the back of the mouth and nose. This causes vibration of the roof of the mouth and uvula (part of the soft palate), which creates the snoring sound. The smaller the airway, the more obstruction, and the louder the snoring. This airway obstruction can be caused by:
- Decreased muscle tone in the tongue and throat
- Enlarged tonsils, adenoids, or other obstructions (ie, tumors or cysts)
- Excessive tissue around the throat due to Overweight
- Structural factors
- A long soft palate (roof of the mouth)
- A long uvula
- Deformities of the nose or nasal septum
- Small chin, overbite, or high palate (in women)
- Congested nasal passages from a Common Cold , Seasonal Influenza , Sinusitis , or Allergic Rhinitis
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