Snoring is often the first symptom associated with sleep apnea. Disrupted sleep can cause the problems shown. Additionally, heart attack, stroke, and hypertension as well as other problems are associated with it. The spouse's sleep is often disrupted as well. The spouse becomes sleep deprived which can result in mood alterations.
Divorce is more frequent in families where snoring is an issue.
Snoring and difficulty sleeping by spouse is often treated lightly, but it is a significant issue in the lives of many people.