How to Stop Snoring

Is your roommate’s or partner’s snoring keeping you up all night? Sharing a room with someone that snores is frustrating and can leave you feeling tired and sleep deprived in the morning. Meanwhile, the person snoring might not even realize they’re doing it.

The good news is there are solutions to help alleviate snoring. But first, you’ll need to find out what’s causing the snoring in the first place. This article will detail some of the reasons that people snort and what you can do to prevent it. Read on to discover your solution and get a full night’s rest!

Common Causes of Snoring

Snoring affects both men and women of all ages. Although it’s not a medical issue in and of itself, it can be quite bothersome to anyone else in the room and even put strain on relationships.

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Snoring is caused by vibrating tissues in the nose and throat that are narrowing or partially blocking the airways. There are many different causes for this blockage. They range from simple sleeping position (for example, sleep on one’s back will commonly induce snoring), the stage of sleep they’re in or if they’ve taken alcohol or certain medications.

But there are potentially serious medical conditions that can cause snoring (for example, sleep apnea).

Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a medical condition that produces loud and frequent snoring. But it can be much more serious than someone who just snores. OSA is a chronic condition in which a person pauses breathing or exhibits very shallow breathing and some people with OSA can even stop breathing for a minute or more.

If chronic snoring, pauses in breathing, gasps, gargling, or choking sounds occur during sleep, seek professional help. Oral surgeons like Aspire Surgical can conduct tests to diagnose OSA as well as provide treatments for sleep apnea.

Snoring Solutions

Online searches for anti-snoring devices can produce some very odd looking products. Some people find these useful however, they generally lack any clinical research to back them up. However, there are several techniques with some research to back them up. Give these a try:

• Vary the sleeping position; try sleeping on your side rather than on your back
• Avoid sedative drugs like like sleeping pills or alcohol
• Get a humidifier to pump moisture into the bedroom air
• Keep tissues by the bed so you can keep your nasal passages clear
• Limit the amount of caffeine you intake during the day
• Maintain a healthier lifestyle; for example, quit smoking, lose weight, and exercise regularly
• Don’t eat large meals right before bed

There are also a number of anti-snoring exercises that you can practice. And if none of these remedies are effective, there are breathing/speech coaches, medical devices, and surgeries available that can help alleviate snoring.

It’s no fun having a partner that snores all night. Having to sleep in separate rooms because of snoring can potentially put a strain on the relationship. Feelings of guilt can arise in those snoring and sleepless nights can begin to take a toll on your partner. Despite how common it is, snoring can be a very real problem. The important thing to remember is to work together to find a solution. Use the tips above to get started back on track to a full night’s sleep.