My understanding is snoring is a possible symptom of sleep apnea, but not everyone that snores has Apnea or needs a CPAP. I was told people on the other side of the house could hear me snore through closed doors, but I barely qualified for a CPAP after a study. I hate using it, but I won’t quit either because I feel so much better. The sleep doctor is actually surprised.
That all being said, if you do snore or have ever been told by anyone you stopped breathing in the night or sounded like you held your breat, GET A SLEEP STUDY and make sure you don’t have untreated sleep apnea. Even if you don’t have insurance the study is fairly cheap and there are always CPAP machines you can buy refurbished or second hand. You can have sleep Apnea regardless of you gender, age, or weight. Though if you are a chubby old man, you’re odds are much greater than a Miss America contestants would be.