Description

The noisy sounds of snoring occur when there is an obstruction to the free flow of air through the passages at the back of the mouth and nose. This area is the collapsible part of the airway where the tongue and upper throat meet the soft palate and uvula. Snoring occurs when these structures strike each other and vibrate during breathing. In children, snoring may be a sign of problems with the tonsils and adenoid Snoring can lead to disrupted sleep, daytime tiredness and poor concentration – both for the person who snores and anyone sleeping close by.

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