human
Can you tell me a little bit about snoring and what causes it?
assistant
Snoring is caused by the vibration of your soft palate, uvula, and tongue during sleep. When these tissues vibrate, they produce sounds that can be heard through your nose or mouth. This type of snoring is called nasal or oral snoring. Nasal snoring is when air passes through your nose while you are sleeping, causing vibrations in the soft palate and uvula. Oral snoring is when air passes through your mouth while you are sleeping, causing vibrations in the soft palate and tongue. Both types of snoring can cause disruption to your sleep, as well as daytime fatigue.