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5 Common Causes of Snoring

By: Thomas Wilson. There are several things that can cause snoring and in order to stop it you need to determine exactly what is causing it.

Here are the 5 most common causes of snoring...

Drinking Alcoholic Beverages

If you drink alcohol on a regular basis, check to see whether your snoring is a problem on those nights you don't drink anything.

Alcohol is a depressant, which causes the muscles in your neck and throat to relax while you sleep (more than they normally would). When these muscles relax, it can cause your airway to become restricted, which in turn lead to snoring.

If you find that your snoring is better or even gone completely when you don't drink, the obvious solution is to stop drinking. If that isn't possible for some reason, at the very least keep your last drink to at least 4 hours before going to bed.

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 Carrying Extra Weight?

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?

They both act similarly to alcohol - they relax the muscles in your throat and neck, leading to partially blocked airways and restricted breathing.

Do You Have Allergies?

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

The trouble here is that antihistamines are often used to treat allergies, which can just compound the problem. You're best to take a decongestant rather than an antihistamine to help clear your head.

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.

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