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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Causes of Snoring

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Dr. NagarajPhysiotherapist

Snoring is loud hoarse or harsh breathing sound that occurs during sleep.it is caused by the physical obstruction of the flow of air through mouth and nose as progressing from light sleep to deep sleep.

Causes

- A long soft palate and a long uvula ( the dangling tissue in the back of mouth )
- Obstructed nasal airways

- Nasal allergies
- Sinus infection
- Being overweight
-:Deviated septum ( the wall that separates one nostril from the other )
- Nasal Polyps
- Abnormalities in facial bones.

-:Deviated septum
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