5 Common Causes Of Snoring

Snoring can be caused by a number of things and if you're
looking for a way to stop snoring, the first step is to figure
out the cause.

 

There are 5 common causes for snoring...

 

Drinking Alcohol

 

If you regularly drink alcohol, you should check to see if your
snoring is a problem on a night when you don't drink anything.

 

Alcohol is a depressant and can contribute to snoring because
it relaxes the muscles in your neck and throat. This relaxation
is more advanced than with regular sleep and this can cause your
airways to become restricted.

 

If you snore only when you've been drinking, the obvious
solution is to stop drinking. If that isn't an option, at least
have your last drink more than 4 hours before you go to sleep.

 

Sleeping on Your Back

 

Many snorers only have a problem when they're sleeping on their
back. The solution to this is to train your body to sleep on
your side.

 

There are plenty of devices that help with this, but they're
mostly variations of a home-grown remedy.

 

Put a tennis ball in a sock and pin it to the back of your
pajamas. When you roll onto your back, the discomfort will make
you naturally roll back onto your side.

 

Are You Overweight?

 

Excess weight can lead to snoring. When you're overweight, you
can get fatty tissue in your neck and throat area which can put
a strain on your airway and restrict your breathing. In this
case, the obvious solution is to lose some of the extra weight.

 

Do You Use Antihistamines or Sleeping Pills?

 

These products can have a similar effect to alcohol. They relax
your throat muscles more than normal sleep would and this can
lead to snoring problems.

 

Do You Suffer from Allergies?

 

Allergies can result in nasal congestion. This can make it
difficult for your body to get the necessary oxygen.

 

The problem is, antihistamines can also contribute to snoring
so the best solution is to just take a decongestant rather than
an antihistamine.

 

These are some of the more common causes of snoring, but you
should talk to a health care professional to get an informed
opinion of what's causing your snoring and the best solution
for it.

 

About The Author: John Lenaghan writes about how to stop
snoring and other snoring related topics on the Snoring
Solutions website. For more information visit
http://www.snoringsolutions.org