No Snorz™ by Kal

Snoring is caused by the movement of air across the soft tissues in the mouth or throat, such as the uvula, soft palate, and sometimes the vocal cords.

Any restriction of airflow, as occurs with nasal congestion, asthma, or polyps, increases the likelihood of snoring. Simple snoring is usually without health consequences, but inadequate sleep quality and quantity, nighttime dips in the body’s oxygen levels,¹ and headaches² sometimes accompany snoring. In addition, an association between snoring and heart disease has been established.^{3 4} When the resistance to airflow in the airways becomes so great as to cause significant interruptions in breathing, it is known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea represents a more serious health concern than simple snoring;⁵ therefore, chronic snoring, which can be associated with sleep apnea, should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.