How common is snoring?

How common is snoring?

Jason Hamilton (Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon) gives expert video advice on: Is snoring dangerous?; What over-the-counter treatments are available to minimize or eliminate snoring?; What medical treatments are available to minimize or eliminate my snoring? and more...

Snoring is very common. Most adults, probably 90 percent of adults, have snored at one point in their life or the other. It's more common in men than women: probably about 50 percent of men are affected by snoring compared to about 25 percent of women. Snoring is more prominent in patients who are overweight, who drink alcohol or take sedatives. Snoring can also be prominent in patients who have allergies or nasal obstruction.