Why do people snore? | Snoring explained | AnyStory made by Cooler Media?

People snore when their airways get blocked while they're sleeping, making it hard for air to pass through and causing their throat to vibrate like a bell.

Think of your throat as a hallway. When you’re awake, this hallway is wide open, air moves easily. But when you sleep, especially if you’re relaxed, that hallway gets narrower. Sometimes it even closes a little bit, making it harder for air to go through.

Imagine blowing through a narrow straw. The more narrow it is, the louder the sound. Your throat works like that, as air tries to push through a tight space, your tongue or soft palate (the soft part of the roof of your mouth) might flutter around, making that snoring sound.

If someone snores loudly, it’s like they’re having a little party in their throat every night!