Prevent Snoring

We probably know at least one person who snores. It could be your partner, parents and grandparents.

Some laugh and make jokes about it, but it can be a symptom of a serious disorder. As you age, your tissues become looser and the decibel level leaps.

By age 60, 60 percent of men become expert woodcutters every night. Once you are in the major leagues of snoring, you could be in deep trouble and the sooner you attempt to prevent snoring, the better it is for you.

It's usually women who look tired since men tend to snore more. It can create stress within a family and it can also be an indicator of serious medical problems. Studies show that severe snoring can lead to sleep disorders, high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks and diabetes.

Common culprits include alcohol, sleep medication and cold remedies. snoring is increased by smoking, colds, allergies, respiration problems, and being overweight. Even an overly soft or large pillow could be the cause. Obesity, sleeping on your back and lack of muscle tone are also cited. There are some less common reasons such as abnormalities in the nose. In children, it's often enlarged adenoids or tonsils that are responsible for the snoring.

Snoring can be frustrating for the other person to wake up to. A cold or sinus problem can make it worse. It can be very dangerous so if you think your loved one is snoring and its getting worse call the doctor. To prevent snoring cures range from everyday home cures to lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications. In severe cases, various types of surgery may be the options for stopping one from snoring.

If you are someone who snores excessively and constantly gets complaints from friends and loved ones, look at your lifestyle very carefully first. Try changing some bad habits to good ones, and exercise more to prevent snoring.

Snoring is involuntary but changes in your lifestyle can prevent snoring.

•  Avoiding sedatives and antihistamines.

•  Daily exercise to improve muscle tone.

•  Quit smoking.

•  Get treatment for allergies is you have them.

•  Sleep on your side instead of your back (when you sleep on your back, your tongue falls backwards into your throat, which can narrow your airway and partially block airflow).

•  Avoiding alcohol and heavy meals 3-4 hours before bedtime.

•  Sleeping with a pillow that supports the neck and does not cause the head to be held at a sharp angle.

•  Keeping the air moist in your bedroom, as dry air causes the membranes to more readily collapse.

•  Nasal sprays for snorer whose nasal passages are blocked due to swelling or increased mucous.

•  Avoid caffeine it is one of the main culprits in sleep disorders.

If after all this, you still snore excessively, then it is better to see a physician or an ear, nose and throat specialist. Always make surgery your last resort. Even though surgery is proven to be safe, surgery can be expensive, when all you needed to do was quit smoking or join a gym.