Up to half of all adults snore at least occasionally. This occurs when the tissues in your throat relax, partially obstructing your airway and vibrating together as you breathe. Snoring is often associated with obstructive sleep apnea and can interfere with your ability to sleep, affect your job performance, and wreak havoc with your relationships. Lifestyle remedies – losing weight, eliminating alcohol from your diet, sleeping on your side – are sometimes effective. Other snoring treatments include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, oral appliances, and surgery.