Why people snore & why snoring devices don't work

Most people (including many doctors), don't understand why we snore. There is so much poor information about it that it is not surprising that there is a lot of confusion about the topic. I am going to try and explain the very basics of snoring so that you have a framework upon which to base what therapies might work for you. In particular I will try and explain the concept of turbulence in snoring treatment.
Sadly this video won't make you an expert, but i'm hoping you will avoid spending money on random devices on amazon and have a clearer understanding of what needs to be done.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Point 1 - Nasal breathing is very important
1:49 Snoring never comes from your nose
2:32 Point 2 - Vibration generates the noise / snoring
2:42 Where the noise is generated in your throat
3:00 Vibrating column of air
3:23 How we generate speech - and how this relates to snoring.
4:15 Why palate surgery doesn't work in some cases.
4:57 Point 3 - turbulence is the key to snoring
5:57 Air flow vs vibration of tissue
6:42 An example of why snoring surgery didn't work.
7:03 Understanding turbulence.
8:01 Writing my book
8:51 Conclusion

[mimbeim]

Vik. I am such a fan!! Can't wait to read your book.

[jakec]

This is such a Great Video. well presented !!!
also, the turbulence concept is why im assuming things like deviated septum/turbinate issues (in moderate to severe cases) where one nostril is completely blocked can contribute to snoring. Air coming in only thru one side would greatly increase turbulent flow, increasing risk of snoring...

man, i really need to get my nasal congestion issues fixed lol... i feel like addressing nasal congestion is essential to fixing airway issues.

Looking forward to the book, i think it would be amazing if the exercises are incorporated in the book as well. that would be incredible help to so many ppl. thanks again...

[TheKirstebee]

Love your work Vik! Thank you for explaining so clearly

[Nifty-Stuff]

Brilliantly clear and helpful about snoring!

[richardrogersdesigns]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and doing them in such a friendly/authentic way. It can be very anxiety provoking to suddenly start getting problems from snoring. I am aware that I have snored for a while, but I have recently started waking up with a sore throat / sore soft palate. When I heard about the Palatal stiffening procedure I felt hopeful that this might be the answer, but you have highlighted that there may be an underlying airflow disruption causing the vibration, so I'm not sure what the best next step is for me?

[thomasputko]

Thanks for your vids. It made me to see the doctors and now Im diagnosed with "moderate/severe sleep-disordered brething known as obstructive sleep apnoea."
Keep posting. And who knows perhaps we shall see each other at some point...

[DurhamHearingSpecialists]

Once identified can the source not be injected with botox to create laminar flow? Great video!

[MeganBennettAUS]

thanks Dr Vik, good education. Keep it coming!

[wmw]

Thank you so much for posting such a good videos.

[mrichards]

Most helpful information, many thanks

[dionysioschris]

Great stuff! Thanks doctor!
After I had my tonsillectomy as an adult (enlarged tonsils that had holes in them and kept building up "stones") my snoring were completely away.
*I have a deviated septum / enlarged turbinates, but even so, the snoring was coming completely due to my tonsils!

[Mrjohn]

Great video! I learned a lot. Have you or are you planning to review the Smart Nora product?

[annahayman]

I'm left with one question - if the nose has been unblocked (including via turbinate reduction) and the mouth is closed at night, what causes the "snore" from the nose? You know, the rattle that still seems to be coming from behind the nasal cavity? I've resolved, like 70% through mouth exercises, exciteosa, and a turbinate reduction, but I still have a nose rattle.

[Onelegron]

I am coming to see you on Tuesday at 1.30pm. Is it possible for you to access my NHS DISE video from 8th December, when we meet? Many thanks, Ron Johnson.

[wmw]

Thank you so much for posting a great and useful videos.

[michellepauly]

Hi Vic Veer.
Love your videos, I have snored pretty much my entire life, I snored as a child. I'm so sick of it, I can't sleep anywhere in public, flights etc. It's getting really bad. It's effecting my marriage, I'm tired all the time. It's really making me depressed.
I don't live that far away from London, how can I get an appointment with you?
How can I get an appointment with you?

[nancylindsay]

I wonder, have you known of significant oral tori (both mandibular and patellar) being involved in breathing problems?

[claireoconnor]

@VikVeerENTSurgeon thank you for your videos. I am following your recommended exercises, watching your videos and remaining hopeful. I have one question, I have OSA and only one solution helped, Theravent. A stick on EPAP that is no longer made. Is there anything else like it? I’ve failed Bipap multiple times over multiple years with multiple masks. I’ve had a little help with a cheap MA device (but I ruined my bite) and practicing nasal breathing. Thank

[catfranzdelarosa]

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[nancylindsay]

Some of us take medications that cause dry mouth. I was sent to a sleep clinic that would either put me on the fast track to a CPAP or do nothing at all. The Nurse practitioner asked me if I ever wake up with a dry mouth. I said yes, two or three of the medications I take give me a dry mouth that I'm sometimes aware of in the morning. She denied that; nope, I must be breathing through my mouth. Do you ever snore? Yes, when I'm having major post-nasal drip that is dot draining well. She put me down as having a snoring problem. Not going back there if I can help it.