{"id":3432,"date":"2023-10-27T15:15:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T19:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/?p=3432"},"modified":"2023-10-27T15:15:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T19:15:09","slug":"can-snoring-cause-a-sore-throat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/palmettoentallergy.com\/can-snoring-cause-a-sore-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Snoring Cause a Sore Throat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Snoring is a hoarse sound occurring when air flows through the relaxed tissues in your throat<\/a>, causing the tissues to vibrate. Most people will occasionally snore from a stuffed-up nose or poor sleeping position, but snoring may be chronic for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snoring can do more than wake your loved ones and disrupt your sleep. For some people, a sore throat can be an unexpected side effect of snoring. Let\u2019s examine why snoring can cause a sore throat and how you can manage your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Your Sore Throat?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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An estimated 30% of the population snores<\/a>. Snoring increases with age, with 50% of people over 60 affected. Snoring can cause daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, frustration or anger, greater risk of high blood pressure, heart conditions and stroke, increased risk of car accidents and more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snoring and breathing through your mouth during the night can lead to dryness and irritation in the throat. The throat gradually starts to feel scratchy and sore when dry or irritated<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snoring caused by a narrow or collapsed airway, structural nasal problems, allergies or other known causes is best managed by treating the underlying cause. If snoring has no underlying cause, there are a couple of home remedies for alleviating your sore throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treating Your Sore Throat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A couple of home remedies for treating a sore throat<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n