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Is it true that a snoring partner can be a sign of heart disease?
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Yes, it is true. A snoring partner can be a sign of heart disease. Snoring is caused by the vibration of air in the throat during breathing. When there is an obstruction to the airway, such as from swelling of the throat tissues or from obesity, the vibrations are increased and cause snoring. An increase in snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea which is associated with heart disease. So a snoring partner can be a sign of heart disease.