Some people may have a long soft palate, or large tonsils or adenoids, which can narrow the airway and cause snoring.

Does removing tonsils help with snoring?

Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy for Snoring

Removing the tonsils or adenoids is a relatively straightforward procedure and it can be very effective at treating snoring. Surgery can be particularly beneficial when the problem goes beyond snoring and is associated with breathing problems.

Does tonsillitis make you snore?

Enlarged tonsils caused by tonsillitis can cause snoring and sleep apnea or worsen current sleep disorders worse. Tonsillitis is especially common in children who suffer from sleep apnea and is a common reason that tonsillectomies are performed in the United States.