The Causes of Snoring
Snoring is a very common problem affecting 20% of men and 5% of women at the age of 35, increasing
in the over 60’s to up to 50% of men and 30% of women. Although snoring is often
treated as a bit of a joke, it can be the cause of extremely serious problems
for both health and relationships. Sleepiness is a particular problem for
snorers and their partners. If you are sleepy it is more likely that you will
have a road accident and your performance at work may well suffer.
People who snore may have sleep apnoea where the person stops breathing for short periods during
sleep. This brings additional risks of heart disease and high blood pressure.