Effectively Dealing with Chronic Snoring Issues  

Common Causes of Snoring

• Sinus and nasal problems --- Blocked airways can make it difficult to inhale, create a vacuum in your throat which leads to snoring.

• Age --- As you grow older, your throat becomes narrower decreasing the muscle tone in the throat.

• They manner you’re built --- Air passages in men are narrower than their female counterparts, making them more likely to snore. Enlarged adenoids, a cleft palate, a narrow throat and other attributes which contribute to snoring are more often than not hereditary.

• Being obese ---- Poor muscle tone and fatty tissue contribute to snoring

• Sleep Posture --- Sleeping on your back makes the flesh on your throat relax and block airways

• Medications, smoking and alcohol --- Certain medications, smoking and alcohol consumption can relax throat muscles and cause snoring.

Self-help cures to help stop snoring

There are several things that you can do on your own to help cure snoring. Certain home remedies and lifestyle changes can greatly help in resolving the matter.

Lifestyle changes to help stop snoring

• Lose weight: Losing just a couple of pounds can reduce fatty tissues in your throat, open up your airway and reduce snoring.

• Exercise: Working out on your arms, abs and legs can also lead to throat muscle toning which can decrease snoring.

• Quit smoking: Smokers have greater chances of snoring. Smoke blocks airways by irritating membranes in your throat and nos.

Establish regular sleeping patterns. With your partner, try to create a bedtime regimen and stick to it. Following a certain routine can help you sleep better and have less of snoring.

Also avoid taking sedatives, sleeping pills and excessive alcohol, especially before going to bed because they can relax throat muscles and cause an interference when breathing. Speak to your doctor if you are taking any prescription medications; some medications induce deeper levels of sleep which may make snoring worse.

Bedtime Remedies to Help Stop Snoring

Cleaning your nasal passages can help reduce snoring a stuffy nose can make it difficult to breathe, create a vacuum in your throat and make breathing difficult. Try nasal strips, Neti pot or nasal decongestants to help you breathe easily when sleeping.

Keeping your bedroom air moist as dry air can irritate membranes in your throat and nose. Avoid heavy meals and caffeine before sleeping and sleep on your side.