It is a very wrong belief by almost every individual that snoring is 'normal'. The dreaded sound roots from narrowed air passage in between the throat and the nose. When we sleep, this passage narrows due to relaxation of the tissues. This explains why we only snore when we are at our most restful position.
90 million of the American population snore when asleep. Snoring can affect the whole family, because the annoying sound reverberates all throughout the household especially during the night when all things are pretty quiet. It can cause high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, fatigue, and depression.
Finding a remedy against snoring is not that easy. You need to first find out what are the underlying causes. Whichever product you choose to use, always remember to work closely with your doctor. This way you will be able to make sure that you are making improvements. Finding a snoring solution that allows optimal breathing and eliminates chronic snoring is essential to ensure that you will not be suffering from an underlying condition with ineffective measures to combat the snoring.
Snoring happens when there is a blockage happening in the breathing passage, particularly at the throat area. This blockage might be because of a tensed throat, wrong positioned jaw, or stuffed nose. The snoring noise is caused by loose hanging tissues that prevent the normal air passage in the throat. This happens when the body and the muscles surrounding the throat are at their most restful positions. This explains why though we literally breathe the whole day, only during sleep do we experience snores. Watch out for symptoms of sleep apnea. This can result in daytime fatigue.
While some snorers have already found a solution that helps them stop snoring, there are still many who do not know that there are actually many natural way which can help them solve their snoring problems.
Snoring is common for people who sleep on their backs; however, it's hard to sleep on your side if your habit is to roll on your back. Raise your head with the help of multiple or heavy pillows. This will keep your head more upright which will increase your airflow and can help reduce or prevent snoring. Go to bed at the same time each night. Creating an established sleep plan is known to induce better sleep. Drugs cause your muscles to become more relaxed, especially in your airways. As a result, it becomes more difficult to breathe, which leads to snoring.
If there is an inflammation on your of adenoids and/or tonsils which are caused by nasal congestion or allergies, you have to take decongestant or antibiotics. Snoring caused by allergies can be stopped with antibiotics. If the room you sleep in is too dry, it would be wise to purchase a humidifier.
Smoking can cause snoring. Take note that if you stop smoking, you are stopping other health risks as well. In the four or five hours before you go to bed for the night, you should avoid consuming alcoholic beverages. Alcohol relaxes you muscles which will distract your breathing passage and cause snoring. Avoiding alcohol will ultimately stop snoring. Refrain from eating dairy products right before you sleep, these can help build up mucus in your air passages. Obesity can cause snoring by blocking your air passage with fat concentration. Also, excess fat can develop at your stomach that causes your diaphragm to work irregularly. Since your neck is one of the first places you lose weight from, even just a few pounds can help calm snoring down.
There are many different snoring devices available both online and offline, ranging from anti-snore pillows to nasal dilators. Snoring is involuntary, so there's no use of trying to control it at will. It can't also be cured using simple measures. However, it can be controlled by means of various devices and techniques.
Nasal devices are made specifically for mild snorers. There are two basic types: the adhesive strip that is attached on the nasal bridge and the plastic strip that is inserted in the nostrils These are patterned on band-aid designs only differing with two flat plastic bands. Another device is nasal dilators which is simply inserted to your nose. Usually made of stainless steel coil or plastic, nasal dilators help keep the air passage open which cut down the throat's vibration which leads to snoring. Nasal sprays are another stop snoring aid, used to coat the soft tissues of the throat and thus they prevent noisy vibrations from throat. They are less expensive and stop snoring to limited extent only. There are no definite claims on the lasting effects of nasal sprays so they would only be effective so long as the use is continued.
Anti snoring mouthpieces work similarly to anti snoring chinstraps but are not advisable for people who wear full dentures or those who have problems with their teeth. With a snoring mouthpiece the lower jaw is repositioned forward during sleep to eliminate the obstruction caused by the tongue falling back toward the throat. Another solution is to purchase an anti-snore pillow that will raise your upper body and head so it lays higher than the rest of your body. This helps keep the air passages open and reduces snoring. An anti snoring chinstrap may also be helpful because it makes sure that you don't breathe through your mouth. Among the clinically proven stop snoring devices are CPAP masks which are connected to a pump. The mask helps your throat from vibrations and thereby stops snoring. Many users however find them uncomfortable to wear at night. Surgery is also used when the main cause of snoring is deviated nasal septum. This choice of cure will of course require careful examination and determined decision.
In order to cure your snoring long-term, careful examination of your condition must be delivered and thoughtful decision making must be made.
