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Snoring is the hoarse sound that is produced when air flows past relaxed tissues in throat, giving rise to friction between the tissues that causes vibrations on breathing. Snoring is a common phenomenon found in population, but for some people it could be a serious health condition. Snoring is usually related to a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is characterized by loud snoring with intervals of silence when breathing stops or nearly stops. The prevalence of sleep apnea in children is around 3%, with the highest frequency between the ages of 2 and 5 years. Snoring can cause several serious health issues especially heart associated ailments including coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, stroke systemic hypertension, and anxiety.