Understanding what can cause you to snore is the first step in curing your snoring problem. There are quite a few different causes, each of them treatable in different ways. In general, snoring is a result of a lack of airflow through the airways at the back of your mouth and nose. This is in the area at the back of your mouth, where your upper throat and tongue meet the uvula and soft palate. When these tissues make contact, they vibrate which results in the sound of snoring. Lack of muscle tone in the throat and tongue are one reason people snore. If the muscles are too relaxed, they can cause the airway to become restricted, which causes blockage and ultimately snoring. Alcohol is another cause of overly relaxed muscles. Because alcohol is … Read entire article »