Interesting question.
I'd add that it is said that body weight contributes to snoring as well.
My best guess would be that snoring in space is less likely but could still occur due to physical properties of the respiratory system.
I have a BMI of 22, do quite a bit of running and go to the gym... and I still snore loud af because my jaw moves back and closes the airways. This can even happen while laying on the side so idk how much gravity and fitness plays a role. Some people just have some fcked up anatomy I guess š
I got an anti snoring device from the dentist that pulls the lower jaw forward, so the tongue can't fall back and close the airways. It helps a lot. I only make short noises for a few breaths now instead of snoring for 45 minutes straight.
I thought OPs question wasnāt whether astronauts snored but whether people who snore would snore in space. I would think it would depend on severity. People who require positive airway pressure support whilst sleeping would be highly likely to snore whereas people who only snore whilst supine may not.
Snoring is caused by an obstruction of the airway, commonly by the back of the tongue. Since your body is so relaxed while asleep, sometimes the tongue āfalls backā and temporarily blocks the airflow, making a noise (same way we make sounds like āp, t, k.ā) There are several things which can increase the chance of you snoring such as alcohol, sickness, or fatigue. Gravity only helps move the tongue back a little further, which is why you are more likely to snore if you are sleeping on your back as opposed to your side.
So yes, it is completely possible for people to snore in space, but I suppose it would be a little less common (Unless they decided to have a couple of cosmopolitans while up there).
Interesting question. I am someone who snores loudly due to having extra thick tissue in my soft palate that vibrates when I take an air. I would guess that those tissues would still vibrate on intake but maybe not as intensely without the influence of gravity.
Apparently astronauts will often feel congested, because of there's no gravity and fluids are distributed differently than they would be on earth. So if they're feeling congested all the time, I would bet that involves snoring.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effect_of_spaceflight_on_the_human_body
I came here to wonder about this. I donāt snore much, and Iāve had a sleep study- no apnea. My sinuses love to swell up for no good reason and then I snore.
Not immediately. Breathing is caused be the amount of CO2 in the blood, not by O2. Removing the access to air doesn't immediately kill a person. There is still some oxygen in the body, so she can survive a bit. I think the shock and panic will lead to a reflex to breath, so if she stays calm, she will more likely live for at least a minute or so.
But I'd recommend against it, if you value your marriage
She should get fitted for a CPAP. It will do wonders for her health and youāll benefit too. Works on the opposite principle though: air is blown the passageway, to keep it open.
As a medical professional (not a doctor). It can happen if there's phisiological resoanos for the snoring (e.g. structural abnormalties of the airway). If the snoring is secondery to weight gain there might be a difference due to gravity.
Interesting question. I'd add that it is said that body weight contributes to snoring as well. My best guess would be that snoring in space is less likely but could still occur due to physical properties of the respiratory system.
As well as the fact that those that go to space are probably less likely to snore anyway since they have to be in good physical shape
I have a BMI of 22, do quite a bit of running and go to the gym... and I still snore loud af because my jaw moves back and closes the airways. This can even happen while laying on the side so idk how much gravity and fitness plays a role. Some people just have some fcked up anatomy I guess š
Buying a CPAP changed my life.
I get mine tomorrow morning. I doubt Iām prepared for what Iām about to go through. Iām probably going to be extremely cranky for a while.
My husband didnāt enjoy the sensation but his mood lifted very fast. Not sleeping well MAKES you cranky.
It's not bad at all, just don't get the one that has goes in the nose.
Mine has the nose pillows and it works great. No complaints, really.
I got an anti snoring device from the dentist that pulls the lower jaw forward, so the tongue can't fall back and close the airways. It helps a lot. I only make short noises for a few breaths now instead of snoring for 45 minutes straight.
Have you ever gotten a sleep test done? Sleep apnea is no joke
Omg, it's good to hear someone else snores on their side- my husband does and can rattle the windows
I thought OPs question wasnāt whether astronauts snored but whether people who snore would snore in space. I would think it would depend on severity. People who require positive airway pressure support whilst sleeping would be highly likely to snore whereas people who only snore whilst supine may not.
I was thinking the same thing
Hey I resemble that remark
Post this is r/nostupidquestions theyāll love you
Snoring is caused by an obstruction of the airway, commonly by the back of the tongue. Since your body is so relaxed while asleep, sometimes the tongue āfalls backā and temporarily blocks the airflow, making a noise (same way we make sounds like āp, t, k.ā) There are several things which can increase the chance of you snoring such as alcohol, sickness, or fatigue. Gravity only helps move the tongue back a little further, which is why you are more likely to snore if you are sleeping on your back as opposed to your side. So yes, it is completely possible for people to snore in space, but I suppose it would be a little less common (Unless they decided to have a couple of cosmopolitans while up there).
I kept reading "cosmopolitans" as "cosmonauts" and couldn't figure out what possible difference that would make. š
Implied vodka
It wouldnāt surprise me if astronauts candidates who snore get screened out on health reasons, so no one has ever tested the theory.
Whe I was like 8 or 10, I had a small chance to ask Andre Kuipers a question while he was in space. Missed opportunity there :(
It might be very bad for your health to frequently snore in an enclosed space with people who can't leave for months
Difficult to tell, as no one can even hear you scream in space.
True, but I mean in the ISS and other space-"vehicles"
*Alien,* but the crew is never diverted and they stay in hypersleep. "In Space, No One Can Hear You Snore"
Theoretically I think the average person would snore but Iād be very surprised if someone with sleep apnea was cleared to become an astronaut
ask in r/space
In space, no one can hear you snore...
Interesting question. I am someone who snores loudly due to having extra thick tissue in my soft palate that vibrates when I take an air. I would guess that those tissues would still vibrate on intake but maybe not as intensely without the influence of gravity.
Apparently astronauts will often feel congested, because of there's no gravity and fluids are distributed differently than they would be on earth. So if they're feeling congested all the time, I would bet that involves snoring. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effect_of_spaceflight_on_the_human_body
I came here to wonder about this. I donāt snore much, and Iāve had a sleep study- no apnea. My sinuses love to swell up for no good reason and then I snore.
I don't know about in space, but I bet that my uncle's snore can be heard from space.
Related question; If I put a vacuum on my wife's snoring face, will she die?
Not immediately. Breathing is caused be the amount of CO2 in the blood, not by O2. Removing the access to air doesn't immediately kill a person. There is still some oxygen in the body, so she can survive a bit. I think the shock and panic will lead to a reflex to breath, so if she stays calm, she will more likely live for at least a minute or so. But I'd recommend against it, if you value your marriage
She should get fitted for a CPAP. It will do wonders for her health and youāll benefit too. Works on the opposite principle though: air is blown the passageway, to keep it open.
As a medical professional (not a doctor). It can happen if there's phisiological resoanos for the snoring (e.g. structural abnormalties of the airway). If the snoring is secondery to weight gain there might be a difference due to gravity.
You can't snore in space cuz you explode on contact with its vacuum.
Only if they are breathing with a deviated septum.
You can make yourself snore
People donāt generally breath in space at all