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Are you a snorer? Ever wake yourself up in the middle of the night? Do people actually sleep in the other room because of your nighttime sound effects?

About half of adults.snore at some point in their lives. Snoring is more common in men, alth though many women snore. It appears to run in families and becomes more common as you get older. About 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women are habitual snorers. Men become less likely to snore after the age of 70.

Snoring is the often loud or harsh sound that can occur as you sleep. You snore when the flow of air as you breathe makes the tissues in the back of your throat vibrate. The sound most often occurs as you breathe in air, and can come through the nose, mouth or a combination of the two. Snoring can occur during any stage of sleep.

Lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, avoiding alcohol close to bedtime or sleeping on your side, can help stop snoring.

In addition, medical devices and surgery are available that may reduce disruptive snoring. However, these aren't suitable or necessary for everyone who snores.

Sleeping on your back may make you more likely to snore. It may also occur as your throat muscles relax from use of alcohol or other depressants. Congestion from a cold or allergies can also cause you to snore.

If you are concerned that your snoring may be indicative of a more serious condition, talk to your doctor.

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http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/snoring/basics/definition/con-20031874

http://www.sleepeducation.org/essentials-in-sleep/snoring/overview-and-facts