Type of Disorder

Snoring

Snoring occurs when airflow is partially obstructed during sleep, causing tissues in the airway to vibrate. While often dismissed as harmless, chronic snoring may indicate an underlying sleep disorder.

What Is Snoring?

Snoring results from relaxed throat muscles narrowing the airway during sleep. Factors such as sleep position, nasal congestion, weight, and anatomy can contribute to its severity.

Common Symptoms

Recognizing the signs early can help you get the treatment you need

Loud or disruptive snoring

Dry mouth upon waking

Morning headaches

Non-restorative sleep

Pauses in breathing observed by a bed partner

Irritability or mood changes

If you or a bed partner notice these symptoms, a sleep evaluation is strongly recommended.

How Snoring Is Diagnosed

A sleep evaluation determines whether snoring is primary or associated with obstructive sleep apnea. Diagnostic testing helps identify airway obstruction patterns and related sleep disturbances.

Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder and individual patient needs

Oral appliance therapy

Positional therapy (side-sleeping)

Weight management

CPAP therapy when linked to sleep apnea

Addressing nasal or sinus issues

Why Proper Diagnosis Matters

Snoring can be an early warning sign of sleep apnea. Identifying the cause ensures appropriate treatment and helps prevent long-term health risks.

Related Sleep Disorders

Our Process

Understanding your sleep starts with a simple, proven 3-step process:

Book or Get Referred

Schedule your consultation or ask your doctor to send a referral to NY Metro Sleep. Our team will guide you through insurance verification and scheduling.

Complete Your Sleep Testing

Stay overnight in our accredited Bronx sleep center, where our specialists perform a detailed sleep study using advanced monitoring equipment.

Receive Your Diagnosis & Care Plan

Within days, you’ll meet with a sleep specialist to review results and begin a personalized treatment plan designed to restore healthy, restful sleep.

Commitment to Excellence

Our Accreditations

Offering in-lab sleep studies for children 21 months and older

Our AASM-accredited sleep center provides physician-directed diagnostic testing and individualized treatment planning for patients 21 months+ of age