10 Causes of Snoring
Cause #3: Adenoids
The adenoids function in a very similar manner to tonsils. The main difference between the adenoids and the tonsils is that the adenoids are located closer to the back of your nose instead of the back of your throat. They sit on the roof of your mouth, towards the back.
Since the adenoids are involved in the warding off of infections just like the tonsils are, they can also become inflamed and swollen. And, just as a swollen tonsil can impact the airway and contribute to snoring, so can a swollen adenoid.
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