After that, there may be an imaging test to observe the airway for any issues, such as a deviated septum. After that, beyond the standard advice to lose weight and not drink to excess, your doctor may recommend a sleep study. Some sleep studies can be done at home, but most are conducted at a medical sleep center, where a team of specialists can monitor activities during sleep, a study known as a polysomnography.

This study will monitor blood oxygen levels, heart rate, breathing rate, brain waves, sleep stages, leg movements, eye movements and any other issues that may occur during sleep. From the results, your doctor will get a better picture of the issues and may be better able to recommend a course of action.

Whatever causes snoring, it’s a good idea to check in with a medical professional and find out whether there are underlying issues that need to be addressed. You’ll sleep better at night if you know what’s going on with your body.