It happens every night in homes all over the world. People retire to their beds after a long day filled with stress and excitement only to find more stress. The stress that afflicts many people during the night has to deal with a snoring spouse or partner.
Snoring accounts for many lost hours of [...]
As you can imagine, because of that seriousness, a number of people are desperate to end snoring; either their own snoring, or that of a partner. And as you can just as easily imagine, that desperation has inspired an array of so-called solutions; some of which are effective and safe, and others that are [...]
Snoring is a common problem with a number of different causes, so when it comes to snoring prevention there are a lot of different choices to consider. Surgery is one of these choices, but it should be the last resort whenever possible. It can cause other problems, and is a painful way to deal with [...]
Snoring is more than just a nuisance. It’s a major health concern. If you snore uncontrollably then you need to seek medical advice.
What is snoring?
When you sleep at night, all of the muscles in your body relax. During the day, you effortlessly breath in oxygen through your mouth and nose, but at night, the muscles [...]
Snoring is caused by all sorts of things. Here are five of the most common causes:
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a serious condition. If you snore violently, sleep apnea may be the root cause. Obstructive sleep apnea is the result of super-constricted air pathways. When you snore, the soft tissue structures in your throat can obstruct [...]
What causes snoring?
When you go to sleep, the muscles in your body relax and recharge. The muscles in your throat are no different. As you slumber, the air pathways in your throat are constricted by muscle relaxation. It’s normal to have smaller breathing lanes during periods of sleep.
When these constricted air passages are met with [...]
What causes the snoring sound?
When you slumber, all the different muscles in your body relax. As tight muscles relax, they take up more space. This happens throughout your entire body, including the back of your throat. In the back of your throat, there are soft tissue structures: the soft palate (the rear roof of your [...]
Here are some issues that can cause/contribute to your snoring worries.
Being overweight
Extra pounds can contribute to your snoring problems. If you have a really large neck, then your extra flesh can constrict your air passages when you breathe at night, Staying fit and trim can help you reduce your troubles with snoring.
Alcohol, sleeping pills and [...]
What contributes to snoring problems?
If you drink alcohol late at night, smoke or take sedatives, sleeping pills or antihistamines, you can exacerbate your troubles with snoring. Alcohol relaxes the soft palate, which can further constrict your breathing pathways. Smoking can lead to congestion which can also cause obstruction issues. Sleeping pills and some forms of [...]
There are no ifs ands or buts about it, smoking is bad for our health. Smoking can cause cancer and many other life-threatening conditions, but did you know that smoking can cause snoring as well?
Snoring may not seem like a big deal to many, but snoring can be very annoying for not only the [...]
