Clinical Monitoring Center

Snoring is the most common sleep disorder. Almost half of adults snore at least occasionally. Snoring occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing the tissues to vibrate as you breathe, creating hoarse or harsh sounds. In addition to disrupting your partner's sleep, snoring may indicate a serious health condition. Sleep apnea is a characterized by stopped or slowed breathing during sleep. When breathing stops, you wake up, which causes sleep to become fragmented and less restful. Patients with sleep apnea often snore and may suffer from daytime drowsiness and morning headaches.