He’s sound asleep and you are too, when suddenly – it begins.
Snoring.
Now, he’s still asleep and you’re wide awake. A short-term strategy is to get your partner off his back and onto his side. Lying on one’s back can cause the throat to relax and block airways, causing snoring.
But what about more long-term solutions?
Weight Loss: Excess weight can be a factor in snoring. Excess fatty tissue on the neck can restrict the throat.
Quit Smoking: Exposure to smoke can cause congestion. Obviously, quitting smoking has many health benefits.
Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol can cause relaxation of throat and tongue muscles, blocking airways…and you guessed it, causing more snoring.
Medications: Certain medications may bring on the snoring. If you’ve noticed a correlation between increased snoring and a new medication, have him check with his doctor.
Men Snore More
The downside is that men tend to snore more than women. They have narrower nasal passages, increasing the likelihood of this night time symphonies.
Commercial Treatments
- Silent Snore Oral Spray: An organic and natural ingredient throat spray that boast improvement in snoring in 90% of its users.
- Breathe Right Nasal Strips: Drug-free nasal strips for temporary relief of nasal congestion (from colds and allergies) that can help reduce snoring.
- Marpac 980 Sound Screen & SleepMate Sound Conditioner: This white noise sound machine can be used for restless sleepers of all ages…and it might just work for your need for a good night’s sleep.
What if Treatments Don’t Help?
If these things aren’t working for your snoring problems or those of your partner, you have a more serious problem – such as sleep apnea. Under a doctor’s care, you can use oral appliances and facemasks to help combat the snoring problem and other related issues.If you suspect sleep apnea, you should seek the care of a qualified medical professional immediately. This is a potentially life threatening illness that should not be ignored. Snoring doesn’t have to ruin your social life or place your partner in another room. You can combat the effects of snoring if you’re willing to make the effort.
