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What causes snoring, is it dangerous and how can it be treated?

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Snoring is caused by the upper airways narrowing, resulting in a turbulent airflow.

If the airways continue to narrow they can become closed and cause obstructive sleep apnoea.

The most common reason for people snoring is being overweight or being obese .

Lying on one’s back can also increase the chances of snoring thanks to gravity.

Dhillon says the gold-standard treatment for sleep apnoea is a continuous positive airway pressure ( Cpap ) machine.

Other options afoot, including a device that can be implanted into the chest and is connected to the nerve that moves the tongue.

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