Is it normal to snore?

Snoring due to a cold or flu is usually harmless. But very loud or frequent snoring can be a sign of a serious disorder such as sleep apnea. Your chances of snoring increase if you're overweight, or are a middle-aged or older man.

Is snoring hard on your heart?

Loud and heavy snoring can sound funny to your partner, but the condition is not a joke. Snoring often indicates a condition known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which raises the risk for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems.

Can snoring affect personal relationships?

Snoring can actually harm your relationship with your partner. It can be frustrating and lead to resentment between couples. It can interfere with sexual and emotional intimacy and can push couples to sleep in different bedrooms.

Do children also snore?

Just like adults, occasional snoring is normal and harmless for children. However, extra attention should be paid if your child snores more frequently through the night.

Is snoring a sign of less oxygen?

The most immediate result of snoring is a reduction in the oxygen levels of blood. So, yes, snoring is the result of decreased oxygen levels in the blood.

Snoring

Written By Dr. Syeda AafiaMBA, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

MBA, MBBS

Last updated on: 19 Mar 2025 | 05:44 PM (IST)

Also known as Wheeze, Snort, Snuffle

Overview

Snoring is a rattling breathing sound that is caused by improper air flow through a partially obstructed airway.

Males tend to snore more often than females, especially those who are above 40 years of age. Risk factors associated with snoring include deviated nasal septum, smaller jaws, and being overweight amongst other factors.

Snoring is usually light, occasional, and unconcerned. However, in some cases it may be a sign of some serious underlying sleep-related breathing disorder.

The severity of snoring may vary from person to person and treatment mainly focuses on treating the cause. Certain lifestyle modifications, medications, appliances, and surgeries may be recommended based on the cause and severity of snoring.

Did you know?

How you snore can indicate why you snore.

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