Contrary to appearances, so-called snoring is not just a defect that is a nuisance to our surroundings, but can also indicate serious health problems. To begin with, it must be explained that it is a symptom of improper airflow through the airways when we sleep. In a healthy person, the exhaled air does not encounter any obstructions. However, when the tissues of the throat lose their elasticity, characteristic sounds of varying intensity occur.