Snoring occurs when your throat narrows during sleep, and as air goes through your throat vibrates into a great snoring frenzy that can even wake you up! People’s throats can become narrower as they age, making snoring a new occurrence, and some people just naturally have more nasal and throat tissue that makes them more predisposed to snoring throughout their lives. However you have become a snorer, there are ways to stop snoring at night.
Better sleeping posture can have a great impact on snoring. By having a pillow that supports your neck, or sleeping on a memory foam bed or having a memory foam cover on your bed (a cheaper approach) you can better support your spine and neck, therefore opening up your throat so you can breathe easier at night and not snore so badly. Plus, you get a better night’s rest.
Keeping a tennis ball on your side of the bed. This works because sometime during the night you will roll over onto it on your back, and the discomfort will prompt you to lay back on your side, which is the better position for sleeping in if you snore. This trains your body to sleep on your side more often if you are a back sleeper. If you don’t want to do this or the tennis ball method doesn’t work, try sleeping on your back with a pillow under your back and hips to support your body better for less snoring in the night.
Try sleeping with a mouth guard in your mouth, like people use who grind their sleep at night. Even a mouth guard from your local sports store will work. These open your mouth so your cavities are wider when you sleep and breathe deeply while you sleep. This can eliminate or dramatically reduce snoring.
Losing weight helps if you are an overweight snorer. Having less body mass enables you to sleep more comfortably and open up your cavities and reduce the tissues that are interfering with your sleep. Even 10 pounds helps.
Using those nasal strips that open up your cavities are a common way to combat snoring. You can get them in off-brand styles to save money- they are all designed basically the same.
How you snore can indicate your issues. If you snore with your mouth closed, there is something wrong with your tongue. If you snore with your mouth open, you may have issues with your throat or nasal tissues. If you only snore on your back, simply turning to your side can eradicate the issue. If you’ve just begun snoring, perhaps your recent weight gain, cold, or bedding change may be to blame. A mouth guard or seeing your doctor can certainly help.
See your doctor if you are concerned about your snoring. They can help you find ways to help reduce your snoring so you can get a better rest at night.
