Snoring is a common condition that occurs when the soft tissues in the nasopharynx vibrate during sleep, creating sounds. It can be a warning sign of obstructive sleep apnea, which requires treatment to avoid complications. Snoring can range from quiet to loud enough to disrupt others around you.
According to Dr. Nguyen Van Ngan, Department of Respiratory Medicine at Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi, snoring can occur in almost everyone, particularly in the elderly, overweight or obese individuals, those who consume alcohol or sedatives, and people with nasal congestion or abnormal nasopharyngeal structures. People with enlarged tonsils, deviated nasal septum, large tongue, enlarged soft palate, narrow lateral pharynx are also prone to snoring.
Frequent snoring or warning signs of sinusitis, nasopharyngeal tumors, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) require treatment. OSA is a dangerous condition where the upper airway becomes obstructed during sleep, leading to decreased oxygen levels in the blood. This can result in symptoms such as dry mouth, nocturia, fatigue
