What is Snoring?

Snoring in bed is the sound of a good night’s sleep, but not if you’re keeping your partner awake!  While snoring is a completely natural thing to do, it can also be a sign of a breathing disorder, like obstructive sleep apnoea.

So what’s the difference between good and bad snoring, and how can it be fixed if it disrupts your sleep? 

Dr. Amal Osman is a Research Fellow of the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University, and she joined 2SER to explain what’s really happening when we snore.