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Bulldogs are the only other mammal to snore. They are a type of brachycephalic dog meaning they have been bred to have a short head. Their palate and uvula is often too long for their mouth and they may have to have it trimmed surgically to stop them from strangling in their sleep.
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About ten times more men snore and have sleep apnea than women…Why?

Progesterone, a female hormone, is protective. It helps keep the airway open during sleep. After menopause this hormone decreases and more women start to snore and develop sleep apnea. Testosterone, the male hormone, increases neck muscle bulk and causes fat deposition in the neck. This narrows the airway and makes it more floppy.

Snoring and sleep apnea becomes more common with age.  With age, everything gets a little droopy.  Elastic fibers get less elastic and muscle tone decreases in the throat making the throat more floppy and collapsible.