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…
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 is a depressant and can contribute to snoring because it relaxes the muscles in your neck and throat. This relaxation is more advanced than with regular sleep and this can cause your airways to become 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
A lot of people with snoring problems only snore when they sleep lying on their back. The answer to this problem is to train your body to lie on its side while you sleep.
There are plenty of devices that help with this, but they’re mostly variations of a home-grown remedy.
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?
These items have a similar effect on your body to alcohol – they cause the muscles in your throat and neck to relax more than normal, which leads to blocked airways and ultimately snoring.
Do You Suffer from Allergies?
One of the symptoms of allergies is nasal congestion, which can make it difficult for your body to get the oxygen that 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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