Why do we snore? Is there a bigger issue? Well, it’s quite simple really. People snore when they are having a really boring dream. Or when I’m doing my stand-up routine. See! Lights out! I…I’m still working on the jokes. But for real Mayo Clinic defines snoring as “the hoarse or harsh sound that occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat causing the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. people can snore due to a variety of reasons. Allergies or a cold might do it, as well as alcohol consumption or sleep deprivation. A person’s weight could also play a factor. Even just the anatomy of your mouth and sinuses could play a part! No matter the puzzle pieces that add up to a person snoring it could be a sign of a bigger issue known as obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. Now, not every snorer has this condition even if their snoring is chronic but OSA can be a serious condition that should be addressed by a medical professional.