We all are familiar with snoring. Even if we don’t snore personally, we’ve probably shared a room or bed with someone who does. Although snoring is often a source of comic relief and jokes especially as it may be portrayed on TV and in movies, snoring can actually be a sign of a serious medical condition. Many people view snoring as a harmless nuisance, but in reality, it can indicate underlying health problems. Snoring can take a toll on the quality of you and your sleeping partner’s sleep, as well as your overall health.

Types of snoring conditions include: Mild Snoring, Severe Snoring, and Sleep Apnea

Many people mistakenly make no distinction between mild snoring and sleep apnea. Average or mild snoring, occurs when a person experiences some sort of congestion or airway obstruction, which may result in loud breathing sounds during sleep. Most of the time, snoring is a normal phenomenon that occurs when a person is experiencing congestion, enlarged adenoids or tonsils, or when a person over uses alcohol or sedatives. Mild snoring can usually be alleviated by avoiding alcohol consumption, the use of sedatives, or by not sleeping on one’s back. Indeed, most people who are experiencing mild snoring can find relief simply by turning to sleep on their sides. If snoring is caused by congestion that comes as a result of a cold, flu, or sinus infection, symptoms will usually subside as the illness gradually passes.

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