Snoring - The Problem and How To Stop Snoring

Snoring, a condition as old as man himself and even a condition found outside of humans.

Snoring is usually distressful to the snorer’s sleep partner, and the snorer can look forward to being awaken rudely (by a various number of devices, from whistling, jabbing, shaking and so on), and being nervous thereafter.

Snoring is not so simple a problem, and may be a sign that someone is very wrong with the snorer, and he or she needs medical attention.

Snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea (a secession of breathing during sleep for short periods), which is turn can cause, or be caused by high blood pressure, and other ailments.

The fact the snoring can interfere with your night’s sleep can mean you are in a poor mood the following day, your concentration becomes faulty, you can be irritable, and even effect your immune system.

Negative Effects of Simple Snoring

Baring more severe problems, simple snoring can ruin your personal life, your professional life, and even you sex life.

The fact is, snoring also wakes up the snorer and he or she is always tired the next day. What can be done then?

First Step to Stop Snoring

The very first step you should make is to see your doctor. The doctor can discover if your snoring is a simple problem (perhaps you were over-tired, and over-stressed), or something more serious, like sleep apnea.

You doctor will also be able to prescribe some medicines that may help you, or give you the answers you need to know.

You may wish to know, what causes this noise.

Your doctor can show you that in some way, your sleep breathing is being obstructed, and the air flowing in or out will cause some structure in your throat to vibrate.

This is usually your uvula. The uvula is the finger shaped appendage at the read of your mouth, just before the esophagus.

The vibration may be also caused by the tongue, or even muscles in the throat.

Your doctor can discover the cause, as your disturbed sleep, or that of your sleeping partner, and understand if you have sleep apnea.

This condition can lead to brain damage if not attended to, and will have a very negative effect on your personal and professional lives.

If you do have sleep apnea, you doctor may prescribe a special breathing machine that helps you breathe at night as you sleep. Sometimes the doctor will recommend removal of the uvula, or other surgical procedures.

For your own safety, see a doctor if you are a persistent snorer. If you are not a persistent one, you can buy some sprays or herbs that can allay the snoring process.

Simple Remedies for Snoring

• Do not sleep on your back, but prefer the side.

• Use more than one pillow to keep your head elevated.

• Buy some aromatic herbs and place them under your pillow as you sleep.

• Lose some weight if you are overweight.

• Buy some of the nostril stretching devices to allow for more air enter your lungs and leave by way of the nose rather than the mouth during sleep.

In any event, always see your doctor if the problem of snoring is persistent and causing distress.

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