Hi! Snoring can be caused by multiple factors, including nasal congestion from a cough and cold, allergies, or even underlying conditions like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in some cases. Since you mentioned that your snoring is increasing due to cough and cold, it is likely due to temporary nasal blockage or throat inflammation. Is This Normal? Yes, snoring can worsen during a respiratory infection because: ✔ Nasal congestion makes it harder to breathe through the nose, forcing mouth breathing. ✔ Throat inflammation narrows the airway, increasing snoring sounds. ✔ Mucus buildup can obstruct airflow, leading to vibrations (snoring). What Can You Do? Here are some ways to reduce snoring during a cough and cold: ✅ Steam inhalation – Helps clear nasal congestion. ✅ Saline nasal spray or rinse – Clears mucus and reduces nasal blockage. ✅ Elevate your head while sleeping – Reduces airway obstruction. ✅ Stay hydrated – Thins mucus and prevents throat dryness. ✅ Avoid alcohol & sedatives at night – They relax throat muscles and worsen snoring. Medications (Consultation Required) Antihistamines or decongestants (e.g., cetirizine, levocetirizine, or nasal sprays) may help if the cause is allergies or a cold. Expectorants (like steam, mucolytics) can help clear mucus buildup. If your snoring continues even after recovering from the cold, is very loud, or is accompanied by daytime sleepiness, choking at night, or morning headaches, it could indicate sleep apnea, and you should consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation. Would you like to discuss this further in an online consultation? I can guide you with a personalized approach based on your symptoms. Let me know!

According to your history... It might be due to upper respiratory tract infection.. Get it treated first.. If still problem persists along with apneic spells during sleep and excessive day time sleepiness and if you are having Comorbid conditions like diabetes n htn and need to check your BMI n neck circumference... If required need to get Polysomnography get it done to rule out obstructive vs central sleep apnea or other sleep related conditions.. Connect with me to have a detailed discussion

it's common during seasonal cold and allergy..but if it persists then will need to rule out osa

Snoring will come down once your cold and cough is treated. Even after treating, if snoring is persistent and associated with cessation of breathing or excessive daytime sleepiness, consult pulmonologist

Yes During cold and cough snoring increases Need further history to evaluate severity Need to rule out sleep apnea with sleep study