As with most sleep disorders your doctor will probably order a sleep study or polysomnogram. This usually entails one or two overnight stays in a hospital, sleep study centre or clinic.

Snoring is a problem for a huge proportion of the population today. Here is an overview of the subject. Snoring is caused when loose tissues in the mouth and throat sag and stop the regular airflow from going into the throat when the surrounding throat muscles are in a relaxed state.