Why do people snore when they sleep but not when we’re awake?

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Why aren’t we snoring all the time? Are we actively regulating are breathing so we don’t when we’re awake? How and why?

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Snoring is usually caused by some sort of obstruction in the upper part of your airway. During sleep, your muscles start to become relaxed and they may collapse a little to block your airway which results in snoring.

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