Snoring can affect both patients and those sleeping near the patient.
The patient experiencing the noise may experience sleep deprivation and come down with the symptoms of fatigue and lethargy upon waking up.
Family members sleeping near someone who snores may find it hard to sleep, leading to irritability, difficulty concentrating, poor performance at work or school, and headaches. The latter should not necessarily be attributed to snoring but rather lack of sleep over a prolonged period of time. All of these issues may lead to serious health consequences if not adequately addressed.