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What is snoring caused by?

April 26, 2017caused Snoring

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What is snoring caused by?

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Snoring is most often caused by loose or weak muscle tissue at the back of the mouth which collapses into the pharyngeal airway (near the pharynx) during sleep. This tissue flutters or vibrates as air is forced through the constricted airway. This causes the aggravating noise we call snoring.