Snoring results when the soft tissue of the airway relaxes and vibrates during sleep (this also may happen when your nose is obstructed while you try to breathe). It can range in severity from a bothersome nuisance to real difficulty getting oxygen during the night.
So far, the loudest recorded snore has been88 decibels, potentially enough to cause hearing loss with prolonged exposure. Snoring is three times more than in obese people, and its frequency increases with age. I've seen a variety of estimates, but many agree that about 60% of men and 40% of women snore. Snoring tends to occur more often when people sleep on their backs, because of the position of the airway structures.
So far, the loudest recorded snore has been88 decibels, potentially enough to cause hearing loss with prolonged exposure. Snoring is three times more than in obese people, and its frequency increases with age. I've seen a variety of estimates, but many agree that about 60% of men and 40% of women snore. Snoring tends to occur more often when people sleep on their backs, because of the position of the airway structures.
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