Why Is My Partner Snoring? It Might Be More Than Annoying By Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, Ph.D. — Last reviewed: May 15, 2026 · 7 min read Key Takeaways Habitual snoring affects roughly 29–30% of adults and is one of the strongest predictors of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Up to 26% of American adults may have OSA — and approximately 80% of those don’t know it. Snoring becomes especially concerning when paired with witnessed breathing pauses, daytime sleepiness, gasping during sleep, high blood pressure, or recent weight gain. Modern home sleep tests have made it dramatically easier to evaluate snoring without an overnight...