For almost twenty years Ive gone to
an ice fishing camp every winter season with the very same group of guys (other than for last winter season). Some of them are rather loud snorers. In fact, the loud snorers have their own bedroom in the lodge. I was discussing this recently when my daughter asked, “whats snoring?” My finest explanation for my four-year-old was “its a noise that some individuals make when theyre sleeping.” A better explanation is found in a TED-Ed lesson entitled
Why Do Some People Snore So Loudly?.

Why Do Some People Snore So Loudly? explains what sleep apnea is, what triggers it, why it triggers snoring, and some ways to deal with sleep apnea. Watch the complete video lesson here and discover the accompanying conversation questions here..