HOW TO STOP SNORING! iStock image!. WE can all admit that sleeping is one of the most peaceful activities, especially if you have the best bed and blankets. While we get frustrated at the noisy neighbours who disturb our sleep with their thumping loud music, one other loud sound that can put pause to one’s sleeping patterns is the sound of someone snoring. Yes, that human tractor sound that comes out as soon as the lights go off. By definition, snoring happens when you can’t move air freely through your nose and throat during sleep. This makes the surrounding tissues vibrate, which produces the familiar snoring sound.