In basic terms, snoring is the noise which is made by some sleepers as they breathe. This is due to blockages in the nasal passage and upper airways which vibrate as you breathe in an out.
Causes Of Snoring
Snoring is caused by slack muscles inside the throat, which vibrate against the soft palate as you breathe.
As we get older, our throat muscles get weaker, making snoring more likely.
Being overweight is also a trigger, as fat affects the smooth functions of all muscles including those in the throat.
A blocked nose from a cold or allergy can cause temporary snoring, while heavy drinking, smoking and sleeping on you back can also contribute.
Snoring may also be a sign of sleep apnea - brief episodes of interrupted breathing, lasting between 10 and 60 seconds.
There is a theory suggests that prehistoric man learned to snore as a way of scaring off predatory animals while he slept!
Here are some suggestions to stop snoring...
How To Stop Snoring
- Avoid sleeping on your back. Put a walnut, cork or even a tennis ball into a sock and pin it to the back of your pyjamas (use a safe nappy pin). This will encourage you to sleep sideways rather than on your back.
- Lose weight if you need to.
- Don't smoke and avoid alcohol within five hours of bedtime as both interfere with breathing.
- Tilt the head of your bed up 10 cm (4 inches) by putting bricks under the legs to lessen the effect of gravity on the throat muscles. Do not use a thick, hard pillow; this will kink your neck and make the problem worse.
- Try sleeping in a whiplash foam collar, to stop the neck kinking.
- Think of taking up singing. Professional singers rarely snore and it is thought this could be because singing exercise the throat muscles.
- Nostril dilators encourage nasal breathing and help to prevent mouth breathing.
- Trash the tranquillisers and sleeping pills: Both drugs slow down the central nervous system, which can leave your tongue floppy and throat muscles loose.
- Keep your room humid. Lack of humidity dries out the mucous membranes in the nose and throat. Hanging a damp cloth over your bedroom radiator should keep the air from getting too dry.
- See your doctor if the problem persists as you could have sleep apnea, which can be treated.
There is no shortage of ‘cures’, for snoring (over 300 anti-snoring devices have been registered at the USA patent office alone), but in many cases self-help is effective.
Showing posts with label Snoring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Snoring. Show all posts
Avoid Snoring by Learning to Sing
During sleeping, some people are having the problem of snoring. Some may think that it is just a common episode during sleep but it is not. It will worsen over time if taken carelessly. Snoring as we all know is sometimes very embarrassing and it can annoy the people near you especially if you make a loud snoring sound. It can be a source of disturbance in the midst of a peaceful sleep. So are you one of the people who have this kind of problem? If yes, then read on this article for more details.
There are some steps that can be done in order to avoid snoring just like any other diseases. There are different preventive measures available and it will no longer be a problem if proper measures are done. Read on and be aware of some steps that you can do to avoid snoring or put a stop to your aggravating condition.
To get rid of snoring, measures like raising the head during sleep, sleeping on the sides and using nasal strips are very helpful to do. However, not all people can respond well to these simple measures. There are those whose snoring problems are worst and prolonged that they find it hard to get rid of it in a short period of time or at the expected time. But these simple and easy measures mentioned above are proven to be effective in dominating snoring hassles if the case is just mild.
To those whose snoring problems are worsening, you don?t have to worry. There are still more treatments available. The key here is to just find out which method is effective or suited for an individual. To have the treatment take effect at its peak, one must be disciplined in following the treatment pattern. It may take time to win over the troubles of snoring so don?t give up if it doesn?t work overnight.
Try singing if you have made used of all types of treatment and didn?t work out. Snoring and apnea problems can be reduced bit by bit if you take voice lessons. This works in such a way that the muscles in your throat work simultaneously and then finally relaxed. This will be of great help in conquering your snoring problems, plus you will also be good in singing. If you happen to learn this then you can attain both benefits; a good singing skill and a snore-free, good sleep.
I hope this article have helped you in your present condition today. If you happen to have started in your singing lessons, then keep at it. It can be the only solution to your long time problem. Don?t lose hope, just try and try until you can lessen it and in the end, totally get rid of it. All the things being mentioned in this article are the simple ways to avoid or overcome the minor yet troublesome snoring problems. If it doesn?t work for you, visit your nearest and most trusted doctor.
There are some steps that can be done in order to avoid snoring just like any other diseases. There are different preventive measures available and it will no longer be a problem if proper measures are done. Read on and be aware of some steps that you can do to avoid snoring or put a stop to your aggravating condition.
To get rid of snoring, measures like raising the head during sleep, sleeping on the sides and using nasal strips are very helpful to do. However, not all people can respond well to these simple measures. There are those whose snoring problems are worst and prolonged that they find it hard to get rid of it in a short period of time or at the expected time. But these simple and easy measures mentioned above are proven to be effective in dominating snoring hassles if the case is just mild.
To those whose snoring problems are worsening, you don?t have to worry. There are still more treatments available. The key here is to just find out which method is effective or suited for an individual. To have the treatment take effect at its peak, one must be disciplined in following the treatment pattern. It may take time to win over the troubles of snoring so don?t give up if it doesn?t work overnight.
Try singing if you have made used of all types of treatment and didn?t work out. Snoring and apnea problems can be reduced bit by bit if you take voice lessons. This works in such a way that the muscles in your throat work simultaneously and then finally relaxed. This will be of great help in conquering your snoring problems, plus you will also be good in singing. If you happen to learn this then you can attain both benefits; a good singing skill and a snore-free, good sleep.
I hope this article have helped you in your present condition today. If you happen to have started in your singing lessons, then keep at it. It can be the only solution to your long time problem. Don?t lose hope, just try and try until you can lessen it and in the end, totally get rid of it. All the things being mentioned in this article are the simple ways to avoid or overcome the minor yet troublesome snoring problems. If it doesn?t work for you, visit your nearest and most trusted doctor.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)