Sleep is important to us all. They say we spend about 1/3 of each day sleeping, on average. We need restful sleep to help up with the hustle and bustle of life and in order to maintain good health. Unfortunately, sleep can sometimes be disturbed for various reasons. Snoring is one cause of disrupted sleep for the person who snores and their loved ones.
Muscles relax during the night. Throat muscles can flap during sleep thus causing sounds. The relaxation of muscles or thickness of tissue in ones throat can actually obstruct a person’s airway. Air sometimes needs more force or more speed as it works its way through the air passages at night. All of these factors can cause a person to snore. Some people snore loudly and others not so loud. Snoring is a problem for many people regardless of the pitch or tone.
For people who snore it is important to look for the causes of the snoring and then to work to treat the problem. In fact, there are hundreds of products on the market that are said to help a person to stop snoring. You can look for a product that will work the best for you and one that is the safest.
The bed you sleep in can actually help you to reduce snoring. Experts say you should sleep at a 30-degree angle. This helps to make certain that your jaw is positioned properly throughout the night. The angle will also help to make certain that your tongue does not block your airway in any way. Consider purchasing a bed that allows you to adjust the angle at which you sleep.
There are even special pillows that can help treat snoring. Experts also believe that the ideal sleeping position to prevent snoring is on your side. When a person lays on their back, their airway is often obstructed as the tongue falls toward the back of their throat. There are pillows you can buy to help you sleep more comfortably on your side, thus possibly eliminating your snores.
Over the counter dental products are also available. You should consult with a dentist before using any of these products. Dental products can be used to keep the tongue from falling into the back of your throat during sleep. You can also purchase products that are not available over the counter such as the Mandibular Advancement Appliances. These products can be fitted by a dentist who will make a product that is sized for your jaw. This is unlike over the counter products that are usually one size fits all. Your jaw and therefore also your tongue can be kept in proper alignment while you sleep.
There are nasal and throat sprays that are said to be usefully in the prevention and treatment of snoring. However, most experts will tell you to steer clear of these products as they can have side effects.
You might have heard some people talk about a machine they use at night to help prevent snoring. These machines are often use by people who have sleep apnea. One of the most reputable machines is the CPAP, which is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Appliance. Anyone using this will have a mask with a pressure pump that keeps the throat and airway passages open for unobstructed airflow during the night.
Educate yourself before trying any snoring remedy. Some products do have associated risks and you should consult a physician and in some cases a dentist before trying any remedy to curb your snoring.
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