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There are 5 common causes for snoring…

1. Drinking Alcohol

   If you regularly drink alcohol, you should check to see if your snoring is a problem on a night when you don’t drink anything.

   Alcohol is a depressant and can contribute to snoring because it relaxes the muscles in your neck and throat. This relaxation is more advanced than with regular sleep and this can cause your airways to become restricted.

   If you snore only when you’ve been drinking, the obvious solution is to stop drinking. If that isn’t an option, at least have your last drink more than 4 hours before you go to sleep.

2. Sleeping on Your Back

   Many snorers only have a problem when they’re sleeping on their back. The solution to this is to train your body to sleep on your side.

   There are plenty of devices that help with this, but they’re mostly variations of a home-grown remedy.

   Put a tennis ball in a sock and pin it to the back of your pajamas. When you roll onto your back, the discomfort will make you naturally roll back onto your side.

3. Are You Overweight?

   Excess weight can lead to snoring. When you’re overweight, you can get fatty tissue in your neck and throat area which can put a strain on your airway and restrict your breathing. In this case, the obvious solution is to lose some of the extra weight.

4. Do You Use Antihistamines or Sleeping Pills?

   These products can have a similar effect to alcohol. They relax your throat muscles more than normal sleep would and this can lead to snoring problems.

5. Do You Suffer from Allergies?

   Allergies can result in nasal congestion. This can make it difficult for your body to get the necessary oxygen.

   The problem is, antihistamines can also contribute to snoring so the best solution is to just take a decongestant rather than an antihistamine.

These are some of the more common causes of snoring, but you should talk to a health care professional to get an informed opinion of what’s causing your snoring and the best solution for it.

Snoring can be a warning signal for an affliction known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA causes breathing to stop while sleeping, due to obstructed air passages.

Snoring is a sign of difficulty breathing, but it is breathing at least. OSA can cause the sufferer to stop breathing for periods of over 10 seconds while sleeping, which then causes them to wake up gasping and choking for air.

This isn’t only a problem in the night either. OSA often leaves its victims with sore throats and headaches when they wake up in the morning. Lack of sleep due to OSA can lead to lack of concentration, bad behavior and general irritability.

If OSA goes untreated, it can lead to an increase in blood pressure, low oxygen levels in the blood and a greater chance of heart attack and stroke.

In the study done by “Chest”, 681 children from Cincinnati Childrens Hospital medical center were studied. The research also found that African-American children were about three times more likely to snore than other races.

Plus, it was found that children who test positive for Atopy (an indicator of allergies and asthma) were twice as likely to snore as those who tested negative.

The benefits of the study include identification of children who snore so the doctors could more accurately determine those that were at a higher risk of sleep disorders. This would allow them to work with the parents to help minimize any long-term damage.

Snoring is caused by restricted airways. The sound is actually the sound of your throat and soft palate rubbing each other as you try to inhale.

Here are some simple steps you can take to stop your snoring problem:

Keep in Shape

Extra weight can lead to fat deposits in your neck and throat that can restrict your airway. If you’re overweight and snore, this could be the reason.

Allergies

If you suffer from allergies, you should use a nasal decongestant at night rather than an antihistamine. Allergies can cause snoring because they usually include nasal congestion as a symptom. This can hinder your breathing.

Antihistamines are depressants that relax the throat muscles, so while they may help with your allergies they can actually lead to snoring as well. You are better to use a decongestant at night, to clear your breathing without contributing further to your snoring.

Sleeping On Your Side

It’s common for people to only snore when they sleep on their backs - often sleeping on their sides solves the problem.

If your body naturally rolls on your back when you sleep, you can stop this by putting a tennis ball in a sock and pinning it to the back of your pajamas. The discomfort will make you roll on your side automatically if you roll onto your back in the night.

There are other options available such as specialized pillows, nasal strips and throat sprays. Their effectiveness will depend a lot on the underlying cause of your snoring.

It’s always a good idea to check with a health care professional to get their informed opinion before deciding on any more serious treatments for your snoring.

There are a number of types of surgery to stop snoring and the right one will depend on your body and the underlying reason for your snoring.

The type of surgeon you would consult to find out what your best option is would be a otolaryngologist. They specialize in the ears, nose and throat. Unfortunately, many insurance companies consider snoring surgery a cosmetic procedure and don’t cover the costs.

LAUP

One of the most common types of surgery for snoring is uvulopalatoplasty, otherwise known as LAUP. In an LAUP procedure, a laser is used to cut away the uvula (the dangling tissue at the back of your mouth) to reduce its contact with the throat.

If your snoring is caused by the uvula partially blocking your airway, this surgery will often help.

Somnoplasty

Another type of surgery commonly used to help with snoring problems is radio frequency tissue ablation, or RFTA. This is done under the trade name “Somnoplasty” and was only recently approved by the FDA.

RFTA is another way of reducing the size of the uvula, minimizing its contact with the throat. With RFTA, multiple sessions may be necessary before you see results. Because it is so new, there is not a lot of data published on it yet.

Another recent procedure is known as Coblation-Channeling. This methods uses radio frequencies to reduce the size of tissue in the airway, which may be obstructing your breathing. This is even newer that RFTA, however, so there is not much data published on it yet either.

Repose

Yet another recent procedure is called tongue suspension, going under the trade name Repose. This type of surgery keeps your tongue from falling back and blocking the airway during sleep.

A small screw is inserted into the lower jaw bone and stitches are placed below the tongue. This helps to keep the tongue in place at night.

The last procedure we’ll look at is nasal deviation surgery. Blockages in the nose or a deviated septum can cause restricted breathing and lead to snoring. This surgery helps to remove those blockages.

An interesting side effect of this surgery is that it also helps to improve your breathing during the day. For that reason, it is often covered by medical insurance policies.

As with any serious procedure, you need to get professional advice before considering anything. Talk to a health care professional about your snoring to get an informed opinion of the best choice of treatment for you.

The search for a cure has led to many different devices that claim to help you stop snoring. Some of these are more effective than others. Because there are multiple causes for snoring, there’s no single device or cure that will work for everyone.

Before buying any anti-snoring device, do your research. If you understand what’s causing your snoring, you’ll be able to tell whether a particular device is going to work for you or not. Look for recommendations from registered doctors, testimonials from other people using the device and make sure there’s a money-back guarantee.

Double-check the safety features of any device you’re considering. If it includes any warnings or contra-indications, take heed and make sure the product is going to be safe for you to use.

You’re going to be sleeping while you’re using the device so you need to be sure there are no safety concerns.

Many devices are sold over the internet, but if at all possible find a store where you can actually touch and feel one. You’re going to be wearing this thing for a number of hours, so you need to be sure you’ll be comfortable with it.

Check the design and quality - does it seem like it’s well made and will work as advertised? When you roll over in your sleep, will it roll with you?

What about the cost - is it affordable? If the price is high, does the manufacturer offer a guarantee of some sort? How much time will you have to try it out and refund it if is doesn’t work for you?

If you have a snoring problem, it can be tempting to try the latest and greatest device but you can waste a lot of money without taking the time and effort to check them out beforehand. Remember, the website/email/store that is selling it to you isn’t always the most unbiased source of information!

Both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are cause by blockage of the nasal airway and throat. This limits how much air gets in and the snoring is actually the vibrations of the tissue in the airway.

One of the more successful, cost effective and least invasive methods to deal with snoring and OSA is called CPAP - Continuous Positive Air Pressure. It was invented by Colin Sullivan in 1981. He is currently working with the University of Australia, and specializes in sleep research.

For CPAP to be effective you have to be able to breathe through your nose - it won’t help people who are mouth-breathers. This device is fairly easy to use. A pump sits on the floor by the bed.

A plastic hose carries the air to a facemask that is held over your nose by two straps around your head. The air flows into your nostrils and prevents the obstruction of your air passages.

CPAP equipment isn’t something you’ll find on the shelves at your local Wal Mart, however. You’ll need a prescription from your doctor and you will need to undergo a sleep study for a specialist to determine your particular needs.

CPAP devices have come a long way in the last 25 years. They have become smaller and easier to use and there are even travel models available that are specifically made for use on airplanes. Not all airlines allow them, however so if you will be using it on a plane, check with the airline ahead of time to be sure it is allowed.

CPAP results have shown high success rates - some studies have shown nearly 100% success rates in dealing with snoring.

If you think you might be suffering from sleep apnea, you need to check with a health care professional before trying any kind of treatment. They can give you an informed opinion and help you choose the best treatment.