About Snoring

Loud and frequent snoring, on your part or on your partner's, may seem inevitable during your overnight sleep time. But this nighttime annoyance may indicate a more serious health condition and can disrupt your household and strain your relationships.

About one-third of older adults snore. Snoring occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing the tissues to vibrate as you breathe, creating hoarse or harsh sounds.

To restore peace and quiet as well as domestic harmony, simple changes, such as losing weight or sleeping on your side, can help. In addition, laser surgery may reduce disruptive snoring. However, laser surgery isn't suitable for all people who snore, such as people with sleep apnea, a potentially serious disorder in which breathing stops and starts during sleep.

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