A mild snorer might make noise at night, but still get plenty of air, with the snoring only occasionally interrupting sleep. About half of snorers with sleep apnea in one Israeli study were found to stop when they changed positions. One of the most common causes of snoring is when your tongue slides back in your throat. A humidifier might help you sleep better by moisturizing your nose and throat, she added, but it probably can’t stop your snoring. Body mass index is reliably connected to snoring and sleep apnea, Dr. Chang said, though every throat is different.

Source: New York Times May 13, 2022 13:18 UTC