As one very tired and stressed wife said the only sure-fire solution to stop my husband disturbing me at night with his snoring is a pillow the only thing is, she didn’t specify whether she would use it to cover her ears or to smother him!! Joking aside, snoring can put a very serious strain on even the strongest relationships but what to do about it is a question that has been asked by a lot of people for a long time.
There are various contraptions offered to help stop people snoring during the night. These range from chin straps to splints which are designed to hold your lower jaw slightly forward. This moves your tongue away from the back of your airway and allows your throat to open more. The theory behind this is that the more open your throat is, the less likely you are to snore.
Snoring can, in extreme cases, be as loud as a diesel engine and, as everyone knows, if you are lying next to a diesel engine youve not much chance of getting a good nights sleep. You normally start by giving your partner a shove or a dig in the ribs if they are lying on their back, hopefully theyll turn over and stop snoring but this isnt a sure-fire solution.
Snoring can cause serious marital problems, so finding a solution to this can be a great help in forging an even stronger relationship. Although infidelity and financial problems are the key causes of relationship breakdown, snoring is seen as one of the other major contributory factors. It is, therefore, in everyones interest to try and find a way to ensure that your spouse isnt kept awake at night by noises that sound like a chainsaw.
One thing that can contribute to a solution for your snoring is to look at your lifestyle and adopt some simple changes. Eat a balanced healthy diet and avoid excess alcohol (especially in the evening). Alcohol is a muscle relaxant so you are more likely to snore at night if you have had a few drinks. Take regular exercise and lose weight if necessary all these things can help reduce snoring.
Some of the snoring solutions marketed to help you stop snoring include nasal sprays and nasal strips. If you are snoring because your nose is blocked as you are suffering from a cold or flu then a decongestant medicine can help. Your posture can also determine whether you are more likely to snore so it may also be worth investing in an anti-snoring pillow.
Just as there is no single cause of snoring, there is no single solution. To find a cure, each case needs to be looked at individually. If the particular reason for a person snoring can be determined, then there is more chance of that person finding a cure. The solution to the problem depends on the cause and its worth remembering that what works for one person may not work for another.
If you are relentless snorer, this may indicate a medical condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea means that you pause or actually stop breathing whilst you are asleep. The condition is, in fact, quite common, but many people are not aware that they indeed suffer from it they are also unaware that they are not getting a proper nights sleep.
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