Snoring, a noisy annoyance to most, has been the butt of countless jokes. A heavy snorer’s sound of snoring can exceed 38 decibels, which is almost equal to 50% of the noise a lawnmower makes. Some snorers emit grunts and whistles that are loud enough to harm the hearing. The 1986 Guinness Book of World Records lists the loudest snore at 87.5 decibels.
Snoring is a common sleep disorder affecting about 40% of male adults. Snoring happens during sleep when there is airflow obstruction in the area where the tongue and upper throat meets the soft palate and the uvula. The turbulent airflow causes the soft palate to vibrate when one inhales, producing the snoring sound. Other causes of snoring are deformities of the nose and the nasal septum, throat tissue, and poor muscle tone.
Understanding the Causes of Snore to Stop Snoring
Snoring is more than a roommate’s peaceful sleep deprivation. There are serious problems associated with the annoying noise such as structural defects of the oral and respiratory passages. The biggest danger is its relation with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.