Why do I snore?

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Why do I snore?

Snoring is an air turbulence issue; when our nasal passages are narrowed, the air moves faster in the throat and triggers the snoring process. In this video, sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, explains the biology of snoring and how to avoid it.

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