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Is snoring causing sleepless nights?
Has quality sleep time been replaced by a night of frustration
because your significant other snores? Don't think that this problem is hopeless. There are many reasons why snoring occurs, and there are many ways to possibly prevent it. One simple reason people snore is weight gain. Fat cells accumulate throughout the body including the mouth and neck area, narrowing the body's air passage and creating the snore. As we age, our muscles begin to lose their strength, causing a smaller air channel and snoring.
Drinking alcohol before going to sleep can also cause snoring. As the alcohol relaxes the muscles in the throat area, the muscles vibrate as air flow passes through. Cigarette smoke can irritate the throat, causing an increase in mucus production. This narrows the air passage and can cause snoring. There are also other health related reasons for snoring. You should consult your physician to make sure that the problem is not more serious.
If you are determined to lick the snore bug, here are a few ways to put the problem to bed. For those of you who are carrying around extra weight, add snoring to your list of incentives to start that diet and fitness program. Changing your sleep position might be helpful. People are more prone to snore while sleeping on their back because the tongue tends to drop back and clog the airway, creating a snore. To prevent sleeping in this position, wear a T-shirt (that has a chest pocket) inside out so that the pocket is on your back. Place a golf ball in the pocket before going to bed. Your sleep position preference should quickly change after you have rolled onto your back a few times. You could also barricade yourself with pillows, so that flipping onto your back is not possible. If these suggestions aren't enough, there are also many devices available that claim to stop snoring. Consult your physician or pharmacist for more information on these items.
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