Tense Jaw Equals Snoring The noisy sound of snoring happens when there is an obstruction to the direct flow of air in the passages at the back of the mouth and nose. This is the collapsible part of the airway at which the tongue and upper throat become parallel, the soft pal... 05-23-2008 Tags apnea, health, medical, science, stop snoring
Alcohol And Medication - How Does It Effect Snoring? The basis of snoring is vibration of the tissues that occurs in the breathing process. Some medications and alcohol can lead to enhanced relaxation during sleep. As the muscles of the palate, tongue, neck, and pharynx become relaxed and rested, the a... 05-23-2008 Tags apnea, cpap, science, sleep, snoring