Snoring is a noise made from turbulent airflow through the nose and upper airway. It can lead to social embarrassment and be bothersome to bed partners. Most patients with sleep apnea report that they snore, but there are many people who snore and do not have sleep apnea. This can include people who snore when they have a virus, eat certain foods, drink alcohol, suffer from allergies, or have a deviated septum. The first goal of evaluation is determining if the snoring is associated with sleep apnea. Treatment for primary snoring might involve lifestyle changes, trial of medication for nasal congestion, consultation with an allergist or ENT specialist, use of an oral appliance made by a dentist, or use of a device or exercises to help activate and train the tongue and upper airway muscles.