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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Snoring is a loud, hoarse, or harsh breathing sound that occurs during sleep. | Snoring is a loud, hoarse, or harsh breathing sound that occurs during sleep. | ||
==Pathophysiology== | |||
Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures, resulting in an audible sound. Snoring is caused by an obstruction of normal [[Breath|breathing]] air movement while [[sleep]]ing. The sound may be soft or loud and unpleasant. Snoring is usually an involuntary act, but may also be produced voluntarily. | |||
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[[Category:Abnormal respiration]] | [[Category:Abnormal respiration]] | ||
[[Category:Pulmonology]] | [[Category:Pulmonology]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Snoring is a loud, hoarse, or harsh breathing sound that occurs during sleep.
Pathophysiology
Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures, resulting in an audible sound. Snoring is caused by an obstruction of normal breathing air movement while sleeping. The sound may be soft or loud and unpleasant. Snoring is usually an involuntary act, but may also be produced voluntarily.