Snoring
Understand where it comes from, and what to do.
Snoring is very common and usually harmless. Here's a bit to understand where it comes from.
Where it comes from
- Snoring is the sound made by throat tissues vibrating as air passes, especially when the muscles relax during sleep.
- Several things can make it worse: sleeping on your back, alcohol in the evening, tobacco, or a temporary blocked nose.
A few simple steps
- Sleeping on your side rather than your back can reduce snoring.
- Cutting back on alcohol and tobacco in the evening also helps.
Frequently asked questions
Why do people snore?
Snoring is the sound made by throat tissues vibrating as air passes, mostly when the muscles relax during sleep. It is very common and usually harmless.
What makes snoring worse?
Several things can make it worse: sleeping on your back, alcohol in the evening, tobacco, or a temporarily blocked nose.
How can you reduce snoring?
Sleeping on your side rather than your back can help, as can cutting back on alcohol and tobacco in the evening. If the trouble persists, talk to a doctor.
Sources
Thinking of talking to a doctor about it?
Keep a sleep diary for a few weeks before the appointment: it makes the conversation easier and more useful.
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