The first step to stopping a snoring problem is to determine just what's causing it.
Here are the 5 most common causes of snoring...
Drinking Alcohol
If you drink alcohol on a regular basis, check to see whether your snoring is a problem on those nights you don't drink anything.
Alcohol acts as a depressant which can lead to snoring. It relaxes the muscles in your throat and neck, more so than normal sleep, which can cause your air passages to be restricted.
If you find that your snoring is better when you don't drink before going to sleep, the obvious answer is to stop drinking. But if that isn't a viable option, you should make sure your last drink is at least 4 hours before you go to sleep.
Sleeping On Your Back
Many snorers only have a problem when they're sleeping on their back. The solution to this is to train your body to sleep on your side.
There are lots of elaborate devices that can help with this but there is a simple homemade remedy that anyone can use.
Put a tennis ball inside a sock and pin it to the back of your pajamas with a safety pin. When you're asleep, if you roll onto your back the discomfort from the tennis ball will make you roll back onto your side naturally.
Are You Overweight?
Being overweight is another thing that can lead to a snoring problem. If you're overweight, fat tissue can build up in your neck and throat area, which puts a strain on your breathing by blocking your airways. The obvious solution here is to lose some of the extra weight.
Do You Use Sleeping Pills Or Antihistamines?
They both act similarly to alcohol - they relax the muscles in your throat and neck, leading to partially blocked airways and restricted breathing.
Do You Suffer With Allergies?
Nasal congestion is one of the common symptoms of allergies, which can force your body to struggle to get the oxygen it needs.
The problem is, antihistamines can also contribute to snoring so the best solution is to just take a decongestant rather than an antihistamine.
These are some of the most common causes of snoring, but it's always best to speak with your doctor or other health care professional to get their opinion on the causes and best treatments for your particular situation.
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