What Causes Snoring?
Snoring occurs when airflow through the mouth and nose is partially obstructed during sleep. During healthy rest, nerves in your upper airway help keep your breathing passages open so air can move freely in and out. These respiratory nerves play a critical role in maintaining muscle tone in your throat while you sleep.
Over time, exposure to environmental toxins, aging, and everyday irritants can weaken these respiratory nerves. When these nerves don't function optimally, they may fail to keep the airway adequately open, leading to:
- Partial airway collapse during sleep
- Turbulent airflow causing the tissues to vibrate
- Noisy snoring and disrupted breathing patterns
- Reduced oxygen flow and fragmented sleep
- Morning fatigue, dry mouth, and headaches