10 Causes of Snoring
Cause #5: Enlarged Turbinates
The turbinates are shelf-like structures that are situated in your nasal cavity. The name turbinates comes from the fact that these little shelves are what create turbulence in your nostrils when you’re breathing in. They are intended to help prevent dirt from entering your lungs as well as to prevent the air from rushing in too quickly before it’s warmed up.
Allergies, infections, and other health problems can cause the turbinates to become enlarged. This can lead to snoring.
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