Side Sleeping & Snoring: What You Need to Know

Yes, you can also snore while sleeping on your side. Snoring is caused by the vibration of tissues in the back of the throat against each other. It can occur in any sleep position, but it is more common when sleeping on your back because gravity pulls the tongue and other tissues back, narrowing the airway. Snoring can also be caused by allergies, obesity, alcohol use, and smoking.