The sickness generally occurs due to a fat buildup  or a loss of the muscle tone  especially during antiquated age In this particular disorder  the tracheal muscles (“trachea” is the windpipe)  the soft palate muscles at the base of the tongue  and the uvula (“uvula” is the triangular shaped little fleshy tissue hanging from the center in the support of the throat) relax to a considerable extent and collapse during the booming activity