In the past ten years my mom has become a major snorer. I'm wondering if this means I will too, or if genetics has nothing to do with it.
2006-06-16 11:24:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Not really genetic. As we get older our throat muscles get flabbier so they vibrate more. Also, if your mom has gotten heavier, not unusual as you get older, she'll start snoring more.
2006-06-19 02:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dennis F 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. Snoring is related to nasal sinus health, not genetics. Snoring is the result when your nasal passages are blocked or semi-blocked and you breathing in and out in your sleep, you don't notice it as much. My mom is a chronic snorer as well, but this one is just because she has allergies and, like me, her nasal passages are almost never clear. But, I, for some reason don't snore.
2006-06-16 11:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by Brandy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll usually stop if you make them roll over on their side. I've had a few husbands that snored, and I've found that your sleeping position is a major factor. I think that and how deep of a sleeper you are have more to do with it than your DNA. Passed out heavy drinkers are prone to snoring, probably 'cause their not just sleeping, their half unconscious!
I hope (in your Mom's case) that it's just her sleeping on her back. But I'm sure there are other factors that cause chronic snoring.
2006-06-16 11:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by Helzabet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be because there can be certain things in your nose or throat that cause you to snore and if you inherit that trait than you will be more likely to snore
2016-05-19 21:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
snoring is genetic if it is a dominate trait of your family not a recessive
2006-06-16 11:28:13 · answer #5 · answered by breil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no never it relates to the life style!
2006-06-19 09:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋