Annoyed? What to Do About Snoring
Chronic sufferers and the partners of chronic sufferers alike are bound to be fed up with the nightly disturbance snoring causes – so what to do about snoring?
Fortunately, whether you or your loved one is looking to stop snoring – or at least make less noise – there are some thing you can try.
For Snorers
If you’re a longtime snorer, you’ve probably already spent a good deal of time contemplating what to do about snoring.
Even if it’s not an annoyance to a loved one, snoring can be indicative of a more serious condition like sleep apnea, which is linked to an increased risk for heart disease and stroke.
Snoring itself can contribute to strain on the heart and brain as your organs struggle to breath.
You’ve also probably already tried things like sleeping on your side, wearing nose clips, strips, chin straps, sleeping on certain pillows, and other such things.
Unfortunately, all these treatments can be uncomfortable, and your problem of what to do about snoring is no more solved if you’re not getting a comfortable night’s sleep in the first place.
You may want to look into the types of exercises you can do to strengthen the muscles around your nasal passages, which are most likely constricted during sleep and causing your snoring.
Try mimicking some chewing, swallowing, and yawning motions to help build up these muscles.
If these don’t make a difference over time, you may want to look into surgery, which will likely entail cutting away part of your uvula, or tissue at the back of your throat.
For Partners
What to do about snoring in a loved one is an awkward topic to broach. However, you can’t put up with sleepless nights forever – and trying to do so may put pressure on your relationship, combined with pent-up resentment over your partner’s snoring.
Calmly and sensitively suggest to your partner any of the above treatments for snoring. After all, snoring is a matter of concern, as it has been linked to an increased risk for heart and brain damage.
Don’t resort to the earplugs.
If you’re currently at a loss for what to do about snoring, don’t give up – there’s most likely a treatment out there that will help.
