由 home-healthhaven 
Snoring is the most common sleeping disorder around the world. Here are ten interesting facts about it:
1) **Snoring Affects Both Genders**
Contrary to popular belief, women can snore just like men. In the UK, about 15 million people snore, with approximately 10.5 million being men and 4.5 million being women.
2) **The Impact of Loud Snoring on Sleep**
Snoring can be incredibly loud, ranging from 50dB to 100dB – similar to the noise of a pneumatic drill. Such loud snoring can seriously disrupt sleep, and bed partners often end up getting only 3-5 hours of sleep each night.
3) **Main Causes of Snoring**
Being overweight, smoking, and drinking alcohol are the top three reasons people snore.
4) **Health Risks Associated with Snoring**
Regular snorers have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, treating snoring can improve these medical conditions.
5) **Why Snoring Happens**
Snoring occurs when something blocks the free flow of air through the mouth and nose. This blockage causes vibrations that create the noise associated with snoring.
6) **Where Snoring Comes From**
Most women who snore do so through their noses. Men tend to snore through both their noses and mouths. Interestingly, women are also more likely than men to seek treatment for their snoring.
7) **Why Men Snore More than Women**
Men are more prone to snoring because they typically have longer necks and narrower airways. Women’s shorter necks and broader air passages make them less likely to snore.
8) **Constant vs. Occasional Snoring**
Some people only snore occasionally, while others snore all the time. Regular snoring can become louder and more frequent due to overeating, lack of exercise, smoking, or sleeping on your back. Allergies and nasal congestion can also worsen snoring.
9) **Other Causes of Snoring**
Besides common factors like weight and smoking, sleep apnea can also cause snoring. This condition leads to excessive daytime sleepiness, irritability, and frequent headaches.
10) **Differences in Men’s and Women’s Snoring**
Women generally snore less loudly than men due to their shorter necks and larger airways. Overall, men are more likely to snore and do so more frequently.