Finding the cause is a first step. Snoring is a common problem when people age (the tissues in their throat loses elasticity), experience weight changes or have fat deposits throughout their throat and soft palate. Snoring and sleep apnea can be a mechanical problem even in a child who has large tonsils/adenoids or nasal obstruction from allergies. To evaluate sleep disorders, we include talking to the significant other, when appropriate, to determine if pauses in breathing (sleep apnea) exist. A sleep study is performed to determine if sleep apnea can be documented. If it is exclusively a snoring problem and not sleep apnea, we will discuss options to deal with this as more of a social problem. Should the problem be obstructive sleep apnea, there are several corrective options including the initial use of a non-surgical mechanical CPAP mask which can be tried at the patient’s discretion. There are many surgical procedures that can also be considered, and the success rates have been greatly improved over the years. It is very important to determine if the snoring indeed is sleep apnea, since there is a high correlation between sleep apnea and more serious diseases such as coronary artery disease and stroke if left untreated.