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Thursday 6 March 2014

SNORING

Just about everyone snores occasionally. Even a baby or a beloved pet may snore! But snoring can affect the quantity and quality of your sleep. Poor sleep can lead to daytime fatigue, irritability and increased health problems. And, if your snoring is so loud that your bed partner cant sleep, you may end up banished from the bedroom.
Sleeping in separate bedrooms doesnt have to be the remedy for your snoring. In fact, there are many effective treatments for snoring. Discovering the cause of your snoring and finding the right cure will vastly improve your health, your relationships, and, of course, your sleep

HOW TO STOP SNORING


Snoring can often seem like a problem without a solution - especially when it ^getting in the way of a good nights sleep for you and your partner. If you want to stop snoring, it is important to consider the cause and severity of your snoring. Identifying the cause can help you choose the right cure.

It also makes sense to try some simple non-invasive treatments first to see if they will reduce or prevent your snoring.

•    Sleep on your side.
•    Elevate the head of your bed.
•    Limit alcohol and medications.
•    Clear your nasal passages.
•    Lose weight.

You may find that your snoring persists even after trying these changes. If your snoring results from a more serioim cause, a cure may be more complex - but there are solution!. Your nights dont have to be noisy! If you can uncover 11 id cause of your snoring, you should be able to find a cure ll ial is right for you.

CAUSES OF SNORING


Snoring is caused by a narrowing of your airway, cither from poor sleep posture or abnormalities of the soft tissues in your throat. A narrow airway gets in the way of smooth breathing and creates the sound of snoring.
People who snore often have too much throat and nasal tissue, or floppy tissue that is more prone to vibrate. The position of the tongue can also get in the way of smooth breathing. Evaluating how and when you snore will help you pinpoint whether the cause of your snoring is within your control or not. Enlist your sleep partner or keep a sleep diary to help you determine the possible cause of your snoring.

If you snore:


•    With your mouth closed: a problem with the tongue is probably the culprit.
•    With your mouth open: your snoring is likely related to the tissues in your throat.
•    Only on your back: your snoring is probably mild improved sleep habits and lifestyle changes may be effective cures.
In all sleep positions: your snoring is more severe and may require a more comprehensive treatment

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