What is Snoring? How is it related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Snoring, which may cause both psychological and social strain to one’s other family members, is one of the symptoms of OSA.

Snoring is the harsh sound produced when the soft palate, uvula, throat tissues or even the tongue vibrates during inhalation at sleep. As we fall asleep, the soft tissues at the back of the throat and the tongue muscle relax, causing the airway to narrow. When air passes through a narrower airway, it moves faster and causes the muscles to vibrate against each other. This creates a rattling or snoring sound. Snoring becomes louder if the airway passage continues to narrow and pressure increases.

Snoring is estimated to affect 40.3 per cent of the local population regularly, with more men (47.7 per cent) affected than women (33.6 per cent). The prevalence of snoring increases with age up to 55 years old."

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