Snoring Relief
Unfortunately for many people snoring is one of those annoying problems that never seems to go away. It occurs when you shift from a light sleep to a deep sleep, as the muscles and soft tissues in the back of the throat relax and begin to vibrate causing a narrowing of your airway. It is distinguished by noisy breathing through the mouth and nose and can affect anyone, young, old, men or women although it is more common in men. More often than not the person who is snoring is not even conscious of it and it is up to the partner to let them know!
A very common condition associated with snoring is that of sleep aponea. This is where breathing frequently stops and starts. It is a very serious and potentially life threatening condition and if you think you have the symptoms of this make sure you contact your doctor.
Causes of snoring
Causes of snoring depend on different factors. But finding the cause can go a long way to treating the problem. Lifestyle plays a very important part.Your chances of snoring are much greater if you smoke, drink a lot of alcohol or are obese.
Medicines like antihistamines, muscle relaxants, or pain medications all relax the muscles and can result in snoring. Likewise, people who suffer from allergies are more prone to the condition because the pollen and airborne particles start to block their nasal passages.Overly large tonsils or adenoids, medical conditions and asthma can all heighten the chances of snoring too.
How to Stop Snoring
Forever, people have been trying to find ways to stop snoring. Countless remedies have been tried. What works for one person may not work for another but it is important to keep trying to find the solution that will help you. One of the most widely suggested ways to stop snoring is to not sleep of your back. This can be hard when you’re sound asleep and not even aware of it! And you may need the help of your partner to nudge you to let you know. Giving up alcohol before bedtime, losing that extra weight and quit smoking may be all that you need to do to stop snoring at night. If your snoring is associated with blocked nasal passages then try breathing steam before bedtime or use a decongestant. Alternatively you could try a snoring device.
Snoring Devices
There are about 300 anti snoring devices on the market but before spending any money on one it is advisable to first visit your doctor who can assistlo you to determine the actual cause.Anti snoring devices operate in many different ways. Some, like nasal strips focus on opening the nasal passageway.Or for a dry throat you could use thoat sprays or drops.To keep moisture in the air try using a humidifier.Other devices used are neck pillows and body pillows which aid in keeping the neck in a better position. Some of these have mechanisms to support sleeping on your side. Another is a mouth piece which helps to keep the lower jaw from dropping, and the tongue from relaxing too much, keeping the airway open. Mouth pieces can be either open-mouthed or closed-mouthed.Identifying the right one for you depends on the position you most commonly sleep in and you will want to get expert help to make your decision.
The Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Appliances (CPAP) are a very common snoring device for those who suffer from sleep aponea. This works by using a special mask attached to a pump which produces pressure to help prevent the throat from collapsing
