What are the reasons for snoring? There are many people who snore in daily life, some of whom snore so severely that they can wake up the entire dormitory. So why do some people sleep so quietly, while others snore like thunder? Once we identify the cause of snoring, we will seek treatment to alleviate the symptoms of snoring.
In medicine, snoring is called "sleep apnea syndrome". According to statistical data, snoring is more severe in males, with a ratio of 6:1 between males and females. On the other hand, snoring begins earlier in men, possibly after the age of 20, and later in women, mostly after the age of 40.
（1） Medical cause analysis:
1. Caused by central diseases
2. Caused by obstructive diseases
3. Caused by mixed diseases
Generally speaking, adults are most affected by mixed symptoms, while minors are most affected by obstructive problems.
The generation of snoring: Due to the fact that the airway of snorers is usually narrower than that of normal people, compensatory contraction of the throat muscles during wakefulness keeps the airway open and unobstructed. However, during nighttime sleep, nerve excitability decreases, muscles relax, and pharyngeal tissue becomes blocked, causing the upper airway to collapse. When airflow passes through narrow areas, vortices are generated and vibrations are induced, resulting in snoring. In severe cases, breathing can be temporarily stopped, which can affect a person's physical health. Additionally, a small portion of people are affected by central factors
The medical community believes that snoring is also likely caused by other physical factors. The current medical research report shows that patients with hypertension and cardiovascular diseases are more likely to snore. Obese people are also more likely to snore. In addition, patients with chest problems, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases are more likely to snore.
（2） External cause analysis:
1. Enlarged tongue
Although some people may not be overweight in body shape, it is possible that their local area is too fat, such as enlarged tonsils, soft palate, and tongue body, long uvula, relaxed throat, tongue suffix, etc.
2. Obesity in body shape
Obesity is one of the most important causes of snoring. Due to the fact that the airways of obese individuals are narrower than those of normal individuals, during the day when awake, the throat muscles contract and the airways remain open, thus avoiding blockage. However, during sleep at night, nerve excitability decreases, muscles relax, and pharyngeal tissue becomes blocked, causing the upper airway to collapse. When airflow passes through narrow areas, vortices and vibrations are generated, resulting in intermittent snoring.
3. Abnormal nose
Physiological abnormalities in the respiratory tract, nasopharynx, and jaw are also causes of snoring. For example, deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps, etc. can cause nasal stenosis, airflow blockage, and snoring.
After reading the previous article, do you feel that snoring can be so complicated! Indeed, the reasons behind it are quite complex, and we need to identify which one we belong to in order to better improve. For male friends, this should all be understood because snoring is really common in men.
