When does snoring usually occur?

When a person breathes in
When a person breathes out

Correct. Snoring typically occurs when the snorer breathes in.

Incorrect. Snoring typically occurs when the snorer breathes in.

What causes the snoring noise?

The vibration of the soft palate or the uvula or both, which causes temporary blockage of the air passage.
The vibration of the eardrums, which causes temporary blockage of the ear canal.

Correct. The source of the noise is a vibration of the throat tissues.

Incorrect. The source of the noise is a vibration of the throat tissues.

Is all breathing noise during sleep considered snoring?

Yes
No

Correct. Not all breathing noise during sleep is snoring. A high-pitched sound or a barking noise may mean that the source of the noise is near the voice box or the larynx. If these noises come on suddenly, continue after a person has awakened, or if there is shortness of breath, then this is not simply snoring. Anyone with these symptoms should seek medical attention.

Incorrect. Not all breathing noise during sleep is snoring. A high-pitched sound or a barking noise may mean that the source of the noise is near the voice box or the larynx. If these noises come on suddenly, continue after a person has awakened, or if there is shortness of breath, then this is not simply snoring. Anyone with these symptoms should consult a physician.

What causes snoring?

A variety of illnesses and other conditions that reduce the space in the throat and restricts the flow of air.
Defects of the voice box resulting in noisy vibrations while breathing.

Correct. Snoring may occur as a symptom of a variety of illnesses ranging from the common cold to conditions that warrant medical attention, such as sleep apnea.

Incorrect. Snoring may occur as a symptom of a variety of illnesses ranging from the common cold to sleep apnea.

Snoring can be caused by which of the following?

Deviated septum
Nasal congestion due to colds, allergies or pregnancy
Natural narrowing of nasal breathing space when lying down
All of the above

Correct. Deviated septum, nasal congestion due to colds, allergies or pregnancy and the natural narrowing of nasal breathing space when lying down can each cause snoring to occur.

You're partially right. The correct answer is "All of the above". Deviated septum, nasal congestion due to colds, allergies or pregnancy and the natural narrowing of nasal breathing space when lying down can each cause snoring to occur.

Which of the following factors does NOT increase the chances that the airway in the throat will narrow during sleep and cause snoring?

Obesity
Enlarged tongue and/or uvula
Receding chin
Enlarged tonsils
Strenuous exercise
Sleeping on your back
Certain medications and alcohol

Correct. Strenuous exercise is not related to snoring. Obesity, enlarged tongue and/or uvula; receding chin, enlarged tonsils, sleeping on your back and certain medications and alcohol can each cause the airway in the throat to narrow during sleep and cause snoring.

Incorrect. Strenuous exercise is not related to snoring. Obesity, enlarged tongue and/or uvula; receding chin, enlarged tonsils, sleeping on your back and certain medications and alcohol can each cause the airway in the throat to narrow during sleep and cause snoring.

All of these methods reduce snoring, but which helps by mechanically improving nasal breathing?

Weight loss
Nasal strips
Exercising
Quitting smoking

Correct. Breathe Right® nasal strips help reduce snoring by opening nasal passages. They offer an easy, drug-free way to reduce or eliminate snoring.

Incorrect. Breathe Right® nasal strips help reduce snoring by opening nasal passages. They offer an easy, drug-free way to reduce or eliminate snoring.

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