once in their lifetimes, and this may be by genetic design. About 40 percent of men are consistent snorers, as compared to 24 percent of women. Surprisingly, if either your mom or dad snores, you’re likely to suffer the same fate.
Your daily habits affect likelihood of snoring
If you’ve been told that you snore every once in a while, small lifestyle changes could eradicate this. As stated earlier, sleeping on your back can exacerbate the problem so aim to sleep on the side more often. Also, cutting out alcohol before bed and keeping your body fat composition at a healthy rate can prevent the thickening of throat tissues, which narrow the airway significantly. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, utilizing sleeping nasal strips or decongestants regularly can help alleviate the symptoms.
Oropharyngeal therapy, which are exercises for the tongue and mouth can alleviate snoring as well.
Snoring could signal something far more serious
If the above don’t help at all, contact a physician immediately. This is especially important if you regularly wake yourself due to snoring. If your doctor suggests that you suffer from sleep apnea, which is breath interruption while sleeping, they may recommend positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, surgery or oral devices, among others, to ensure that your airway doesn’t narrow or close while you’re asleep.