Many people in the world are faced by the problem of snoring. Majority think that snoring is a male problem not knowing that there are also some women who snore though rare. Snoring is the hoarse sound one produces while sleeping which is caused by the obstruction of the respiratory canal and systems. More than half of adults snore while sleeping. This may be very annoying to the partner when together in bed especially when the partner is not used to it.
Causes of snoring
Basically the ‘snore sound’ is caused when the air which we breathe passes through relaxed tissues of the respiratory system causing the tissue to vibrate producing an irritating hoarse sound. The following are the common causes of snoring:
- Alcohol consumption.
Alcohol consumption is believed to be one of the common causes of snoring to a person if consumed in excess. Alcohol makes the tissues to be relaxed making the air passing across these tissues to vibrate producing the irritating sound.
- Mouth anatomy.
Your mouth anatomy can also be one of the causes of snoring. People who are plump may have extra tissues at the back of their throats making the windpipe narrower. Hence, when air is breathed it causes the tissues to vibrate and as a result we have snoring.
Nasal problems like having twisted nostrils may also contribute to snoring.
Symptoms of snoring
The symptoms associated with snoring are as follows:
- Restlessness during sleep.
- Sore throat.
- Chest pains especially at night.
- Gasping while asleep.
- Unconsciously producing unwanted sounds while sleeping.
If the above symptoms are persistent one is advised to immediately seek medical advice for further check-up. This is because if this problem is taken lightly it may persist for a very long period. However, if you go for treatment early after realizing the problem the problem might be solved completely.
There are several methods that can be used to treat or relatively reduce the frequency of the snoring problem. In the next part I will cover several of this treatment methods.
Treatment
I am going to recommend several tips that could help one reduce if not totally stop snoring. They include:
- Using oral appliances that could assist in straightening your tissues in the throat to allow free air passage.
- Working out to reduce weight.
- Changing the sleeping position into a way that the air we breathe passes without obstruction.
- Avoid taking alcohol before going to sleep.
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