Why do we snore and that also particularly at night? Essentially snoring is the result of vibration occurring in the upper region of the airway involving the throat, mouth and the nose. When there is some kind of blockage in the air way, our breathing gets affected. At night during sleep, the muscle tones in these areas are reduced resulting in collapse of tissues. This is the reason, why we snore at night though we are continuously breathing during the day. Coupled with this, the relaxed muscles in this region get involved in collision, resulting in snoring.

The point of origin of snoring is in the region of nose down to the vocal chords. Of course researchers have revealed recently the important role the tongue plays in causing as well as precipitating snoring. However much you try, it is impossible to keep check on snoring as it is an involuntary act. While it cannot be cured completely, it can still be brought under control by using devices and other techniques.

If using normal methods of curing or controlling snoring fails, one option to control it is to consider surgical intervention. While there are various methods of using surgery, not all can be relevant to treat snoring.

Usually an otolaryngologist - a specialist specialized in treating ailments affecting the throat, mouth and nose, would recommend a thorough evaluation of the physical and physiological factors which are responsible for snoring, before he can advise the specific surgical method to be adopted for treating snoring.

Surgery for treating snoring is not a decision you and I can take. We need the help from the relevant doctor who is the best judge in such matters.