What are the reasons why girls snore?

I always find it weird to hear girls snoring, I think it should be exclusive to boys. There are always exceptions. If a girl suffers from a certain disease, has an incorrect sleeping posture, or an improper lifestyle, it may cause snoring.

Causes of snoring 1. Disease

Any factors that can cause airway narrowing in the nose, throat, etc. can cause snoring, such as congenital airway developmental abnormalities, deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps, thickening and congestion of the nasal mucosa, tonsil hyperplasia and adenoid hyperplasia, mandibular malformation or retraction, uvula hypertrophy, low soft palate, tongue hypertrophy, etc.

Reason 2 for snoring: obesity

Obese patients have too much fat deposited in their necks, which is also one of the reasons for airway narrowing and snoring.

Reason 3 for snoring: sleeping posture

Some patients have no airway abnormalities during the day, but during sleep, the decreased tension in the muscles around the airway and the backward drop of the tongue when sleeping in the supine position can also cause airway narrowing and affect the smooth passage of airflow.

Reason 4 of snoring: unhealthy living habits

Drinking alcohol and taking sleeping pills such as Valium can also suppress breathing, aggravate snoring, and even induce sleep apnea. In addition, smoking can also cause upper respiratory tract inflammation and edema, and quitting smoking can reduce the risk of snoring.

Reason 5 of snoring: Age

The occurrence of snoring is also related to age. Although children and adolescents snore, the rate is relatively low. The incidence of snoring increases in men after the age of 35 and in women after menopause, which is closely related to factors such as obesity and muscle dysfunction in the elderly.

Cause 6 of snoring: Genetics

Snoring is also related to genetics, and we often see patients with familial snoring in our lives.