http://www.snoring.net.au Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 22 May 2008 06:22:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Why do people snore? Here are some causes for snoring: throat and tongue muscle weakness, obstructed nasal airways, fat gathering in or around the throat, long soft palate or uvula tissue in the back of the mouth, jaw misposition and muscle tension. If you're interested in some research, there is a list of publications ... http://www.snoring.net.au/2008/05/22/snoring-why-and-how-to-stop-it/ Here is an article explaining the link between alcohol and snoring (from http://www.snoringbegone.com/why-alcohol-causes-snoring.php ) Why Alcohol Causes Snoring While many people in the world snore, few know exactly why their body does what it does, and how they can fix the problem. One of the most common causes of snoring is alcohol. ... http://www.snoring.net.au/2008/02/08/drink-less-snore-less/ This is from wikipedia: Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. The sound may be soft or loud and unpleasant. The structures are usually the uvula and soft palate. The irregular airflow is caused by a blockage, due ... http://www.snoring.net.au/2007/12/02/what-is-snoring/