Tips to Fix Snoring

Let’s take a look at a few of the most effective self-help fixes for snoring:

• Eat a healthy diet – Eating a well-balanced diet can go a long way to minimize issues with snoring. Even being slightly overweight can increase the likelihood of snoring. There is a build up of fatty tissue throughout the body when overweight. If this builds up in the area of the neck, it can have a negative impact on the airway, which stops air flowing in and out as intended.
• Change in sleeping position – The best sleeping position to minimize snoring is on your side. If sleeping on your back, there is the risk of excess fatty tissue, your chin, and tongue pushing down on your airway. This issue is removed by simply sleeping on your side. Also, there are special pillows to help achieve the desired sleep position. Additionally, there is the option to tape tennis balls or similar to the back of your nightwear to prevent sleeping flat on your back.
• Keeping the nose clear – A clear nose makes it easier to breath through your nose when sleeping. A nasal spray or antihistamine tablets are useful remedies to treat the allergy blocked nose.
• Cut alcohol consumption before bed – Drinking alcohol just before going to bed can lead to relaxed muscles. A consequence of this is the throat collapses at the back when breathing, which increases the changes of snoring.
• Stop smoking – Smoking is likely to cause irritation to the lining of the throat and nose, which can lead to the build-up of mucus and swelling. Because of the inflammation, the flow of air is decreased, which means the chances of snoring at increased.
• Change bedding – The build up of allergens in the bedroom can increase the risks of snoring. For this reason it will benefit to not only regularly change the bed sheets, but also replace the pillows. Regular dusting of the bedroom surfaces can be helpful. Also, don’t let pets sleep on your bed to stop breathing in animal dander.