Why do I snore?

 

For reasons ranging from environmental (allergies) to anatomical (the size/shape of your tonsils or tongue), there can be a temporary narrowing in your airway while you are in a sleeping position. The resulting vibrations or fluttering of airway and throat tissues are what cause those sounds we call snoring, says Jade Wu, a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and researcher at the Duke University School of Medicine.

The fix can be as simple as changing your position. One trick: Stick a tennis ball in the back of a tight shirt to prevent yourself from rolling onto your back (the prime snoring position). 

If your snoring remains loud and persistent, please consult a doctor for testing, as you might have sleep apnea, a potentially serious disorder.