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Snoring can be caused by one factor or many, depending on the individual. It can be its own problem or indicate other medical conditions, some of them serious. The list of causes and aggravating factors is a lengthy one:
Other causes and aggravating factors include obesity, poor muscle tone in the throat, fatigue, medication, alcohol consumption, smoking and sleeping on your back.
If snoring is loud enough or frequent enough to disturb others, or if it leaves you feeling fatigued during the hours of the day, make an appointment to see a physician. Your health care provider may make several suggestions or may recommend a specialist for an evaluation.
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