Eli5 – how can people not snore laying down while awake but then snore as soon as they fall asleep

Question

I know head position and all that affects snoring but how can someone be awake and laying down and not snore, but then fall asleep in the same position and then start snoring

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Answer 1

I have sleep apnea and I immediately snore when I fall asleep.

It’s to do with your muscles relaxing when you are asleep and you have control when you are awake