A Few No-Nonsense Snoring Solutions

Snoring is a problem that many people face, especially couples. Whilst for most people it can be no big thing, in a minority of cases the noise of someone snoring can cause serious problems. This article will look at some of the problems caused by snoring, solutions to those problems, and a few sources of help.

The most obvious issue with snoring is that it can be a disturbance to your partner, preventing them from getting a good night's sleep. This, apart from being a less than pleasant experience can lead to problems- in a recent survey, a large number of couples reported sleeping in separate rooms so that one partner can have a good night's sleep. Whilst this is a rather extreme solution to the problem, it shows just what lengths a couple can be driven to by chronic snoring. It goes without saying here, that this is a solution not without its drawbacks- even the most understanding snorer is bound to feel rejected when told to leave their partner's bed, and any relationship will suffer with the loss of intimacy that sleeping together regularly can bring.

There are also some forms of snoring which can trigger health problems- Sleep Apnea, for instance, is actually the total blockage of airflow during sleep. This is caused by looseness of the soft tissues in the mouth and throat, and can lead to a number of further issues, such as tiredness during the day, dozing off, and also issues included heightened blood pressure and increased risk of things like stroke or blood clots. As such, it can if untreated become a serious problem indeed.

If you suspect you have Sleep Apnea, or any other potentially serious sleep disorder, the first thing to say is that you should consult your doctor. Some aspects of snoring can be treated, and symptoms alleviated through simple snoring solutions, but if there are underlying problems, they should be examined and diagnosed by a trained professional.

That said, some of the symptoms, and minor issues associated with snoring are very easily treated. Snoring will be caused by obstructions of the airways, either the nose or the mouth, and as such can be corrected. If your issues are postural, an anti-snoring pillow may work well for you - it simply props you upright as you sleep, providing rigid support for you, and keeping the airways clear. If your snoring is more tied to narrowing or blockage of the nasal passages, then a nasal strip placed across the bridge of the nose can help to keep the nostrils open, and allow air to flow unimpeded as you breathe, bypassing the soft tissues of the mouth which are the source of the sound of snoring.

The other source of obstruction can be a tendency for the jaw to hang open, putting pressure on the throat. If that's the case, then this is easily solved by a jaw supporter, which looks like a headband and simply holds the jaw closed as it would be when you are awake, thus preventing this slackness from happening.

Similarly, the problem may be the position of the tongue. If it's lolling back when you sleep, that too will cause a blockage in airflow. If that's the case, then a mouthguard, something which can be moulded to the shape of your mouth like an athlete's gumshield, will gently hold the tongue down and forward where it'll be out of harm's way.

As you have seen, for every type of snoring, solutions can be found,, which will have you and your partner enjoying a good night's sleep once again.