Snoring is the noisy breathing that occurs while sleeping. It's a common condition that could affect anybody, but it's more common among men and those who are overweight. Snoring gets worse over time with age.
Snoring every now and then isn't typically a big deal. It's mostly a bother to your bed partner. However, if you snore on a regular basis, you not only disturb the sleep patterns of others around you, but you also harm your own quality of sleep.
Snoring Causes
Snoring occurs when the flow of air via your mouth and nose becomes obstructed. Several factors can obstruct air movement, including
• You have a lack of muscle tone in your throat and tongue.
• Blocked nasal airways.
• Bulky throat tissue
• Consuming alcohol or taking pain killers can cause your tongue and throat muscles to relax excessively and lead to snoring
• Long soft palate and/or uvula.
• Sleep deprivation If you don't get enough sleep, your throat muscles may relax too much.
How To Stop Snoring
• Lifestyle changes. Your doctor might tell you to lose weight, quit smoking, or stop drinking alcohol before bed.
• Your doctor may recommend surgery to remove or shrink tissues in your throat, or to stiffen your soft palate.
• Wearing an oral appliance to help with jaw positioning
• Sleep on your side rather than your back.
• Raise your bed's head a few inches.
