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Snoring: Everything you need to know

Snoring is a very common phenomenon. It is more common in men when compared with women. The condition worsens with age. Certain lifestyle modifications can help in most cases, but in a few cases, like sleep disorders, medical intervention is needed.

Reasons behind snoring

Several factors are responsible for snoring.

snoring The physiological cause behind snoring is the vibration produced in your airways. When you breathe, the relaxed tissue in your upper respiratory tract vibrates, which produces the typical snoring sound. Snoring may result from:

Blocked nasal passage
Too much tissue in the throat
The poor muscle tone of the throat and tongue
Too long uvula
Soft palate
Cold and allergies, which causes nasal congestion and swelling of the throat
A symptom of sleep apnea

Diagnosis of snoring

In mild snoring cases, only physical examination is needed. But in case of severe snoring, certain diagnostic tests are needed, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans. These all are done to check your airway abnormalities. In a few cases, a sleep study may also be needed. In a sleep study, you have to spend the night at the clinic or at a sleep center to monitor the

Respiration rate
Heart rate
Oxygen levels in the body, and
Movement of legs.

Treatment of snoring

The most important factor which decides the mode of treatment is the reason behind your snoring. Common treatments for snoring include:

Use mouthpieces to keep your airway open and position your soft palate and tongue.
Trim the excess tissue in your airways, with the help of surgery.
Palatal implants to stiffen your palates and reduce snoring.
Removal of uvula and shortening of the soft palate with the help of laser surgery.
Use of masks or CPAP machines to direct pressurized air into the airway to eliminate sleep apnea and snoring.

Complications associated with snoring

Frequent snoring may increase the risk of:

Sleepiness whole day
Reduced concentration
High blood pressure
Increased risk of stroke and heart disease
Drowsiness, resulting in road accidents
Relationship conflicts.

Preventive measures for snoring

Certain lifestyle changes may improve the snoring conditions in mild cases. The potentially effective measures are:

Weight management
Sleep on your side
Go to bed at the same time every night
Apply nasal strips before going to bed
Get proper treatment for nasal congestion
Don’t eat just before your bedtime
Avoid alcohol before bedtime
Use an extra pillow to elevate your head up to 4 inches

Some tips to stop snoring

The best way to treat your snoring is to find the reason behind it. Depending upon your needs use the under-given methods to relieve your symptoms.

Weight management	If you are overweight or obese, switch to a healthy diet and regular exercise for weight management. It may help relieve the issue.
OTC medication	If your problem is due to a cold or allergy, try an OTC medication, such as intranasal decongestants.
Avoid alcohol	Avoid alcohol before bedtime because it relaxes the throat muscles, which can contribute to snoring.
Sleep on your side	When sleeping on your back, your tongue can fall back into your throat which can make your airway smaller, resulting in snoring. So, try sleeping on your side.
Try using a mouthpiece	The use of a removable mouthpiece keeps your jaw, tongue, and soft palate in place to prevent snoring.
Use CPAP machine	A CPAP machine pumps air into the airway overnight. It decreases the symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea.
Surgery	In severe cases of snoring, surgery is needed. Insertion of filament in your soft palate, trimming extra tissue from your throat, or shrinking the tissue in your soft palate can help you relieve the issue.
Get enough sleep	A sound sleep of 6-8 hours is necessary for adults. Sleep deprivation may lead to snoring.
Raise the head side of your bed	It helps reduce snoring by keeping your airways open.
Avoid sedatives	If you are on sedatives, talk to your doctor for other options. Sedatives, like alcohol, relax the throat muscles, leading to snoring.
Try quit smoking	Smoking worsens the condition, so try quitting it.

Risk factors associated with snoring

Certain factors increase the risk of snoring:

Sleeping position	Sleeping on your back increases the risk of snoring.
Age	Snoring increases with increasing age.
Alcohol	Consumption of alcohol relaxes the throat muscles, leading to snoring. So, avoid alcohol before bedtime.
Gender	Snoring is more common in men when compared with women.
Genetics	If any of your family members has sleep apnea, you are at increased risk of developing it.
Cold and allergies	Cold and allergies cause inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, leading to snoring.
Overweight or obese	In overweight individuals, more and more tissue is developed in the throat, leading to snoring.
Small airway	A narrow upper respiratory tract may be the reason for your snoring.

When to contact your doctor

In case of snoring, only your roommate or bed partner can tell the symptoms and frequency. Some common symptoms of snoring include:

Nasal congestion
Breathing from the mouth, and
Waking in the morning with a dry throat

Symptoms of frequent or severe snoring:

Snoring_symptoms

Sore throat
Drowsiness or feeling the sleepy whole day
Frequent napping
Frequent waking up during sleep
Lower concentration
Choking during sleep
Chest pain or high blood pressure.

If you have symptoms of frequent snoring, talk to your doctor. He/she will tell whether you are suffering from sleep apnea or any other serious condition after conducting some tests and even a sleep study.

Snoring is a very common phenomenon, ranging from mild to severe in terms of severity. If you snore once in a while, you don’t need any intervention, but in case of chronic snoring, you need to consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions on snoring

Is there any permanent way to stop snoring? Is it 100% safe? If not then what else can I do?

First of all, you should know the reason behind your snoring, then only you will be able to permanently eradicate the issue. In mild cases of snoring, certain lifestyle modifications may help relieve the condition. Weight management, avoiding alcohol or food just before going to bed, and OTC medications for colds and allergies may help relieve the symptoms.

Are there any tips and tricks to help me stop snoring?

Tips to stop snoring in mild cases include:

Weight management
Sleep on your side
Go to bed at the same time every night
Apply nasal strips before going to bed
Get proper treatment for nasal congestion
Don’t eat just before your bedtime
Avoid alcohol before bedtime
Use an extra pillow to elevate your head up to 4 inches

What are some natural ways to fight to snore?

Natural ways work in mild cases of snoring, including weight management, sleeping on your side, sound sleep of 6-8 hours, avoiding alcohol and food before bedtime, elevating head up to 4 inches, getting proper treatment of nasal congestion, application of nasal strips before going to bed. If you have frequent and severe snoring, consult your doctor. He/she will tell whether you are suffering from sleep apnea or any other serious condition after conducting some tests and even a sleep study, and will then suggest if there is a need for surgery.

What is light snoring?

Light or infrequent snoring is normal and does not require any treatment. It only disturbs your roommate or bed partner. It is also called primary snoring and occurs more than three nights per week.

Why do skinny people snore?

Although snoring is more common in overweight individuals, it can also occur in skinny people. It can be due to a cold or allergy which causes inflammation in the upper respiratory tract or due to anatomical abnormality like a narrow airway.

Can snoring be cured with surgery? How?

In case of anatomical abnormalities or deposition of excess tissues in the throat due to obesity, surgery is needed to cure snoring. Some common surgeries include:

Trim the excess tissue in your airways,
Palatal implants to stiffen your palates,
Removal of uvula and shortening of the soft palate with the help of laser surgery.

Is snoring physically harmful and if so how?

Loud and frequent snoring increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other health problems. Manage your weight and avoid alcohol before bedtime. If the symptoms persist, consult your healthcare provider.

What is the prevention of snoring?

Preventive measures for snoring include:

Weight management
Sleep on your side
Go to bed at the same time every night
Apply nasal strips before going to bed
Get proper treatment for nasal congestion
Don’t eat just before your bedtime
Avoid alcohol before bedtime
Use an extra pillow to elevate your head up to 4 inches

How common is snoring?

Approx 45% of adults snore occasionally and 25% snore regularly. Snoring is more common in overweight individuals, middle-aged and older men, and postmenopausal women. The conditions worsen with increasing age.

What are the causes behind snoring?

Common causes of snoring include:

Blocked nasal passage
Too much tissue in the throat
The poor muscle tone of the throat and tongue
Too long uvula
Soft palate
Cold and allergies, which causes nasal congestion and swelling of the throat
A symptom of sleep apnea

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