Ways to Stop Snoring
November 1st, 2007 | by snory |
As with any unwanted condition, the first question that enters ones mind is - is it cureable? Luckily snoring is very curable as its a condition that many people have had to suffer with, I know I do. Often times snoring doesn’t need to be treated as it can be quiet and not have dangerous effects. On the other hand there is excessivly loud and disturbing snoring, and can often come with harmful effects and cause uneasy sleeping.
As we discussed in an earlier article, snoring is caused by relaxed and loose muscles in the throat, that have air running by them causing vibrations. These effects can be increased by smoking, consumption of alcohol, and by being overweight or obese. These are just a few of the lifestyle changes that can reduce snoring.
There are also a wide variety of store bought treatments that can aid in the reducion of snoring. Some of these snoring aids include air masks, adjustable beds, and dental applications that help to open ones air passages. Nasal devices are used to promote breathing through your nasal passages rather than through your mouth. Dental applications commonly prevent the tounge from blockin your air passage. Dental or oral applications can be acquired through your dentist.
There are even surgical treatments that are used to treat snoring. One of the most common surgeries is Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, also known as UPPP. This surgery entails trimming away exessive throat tissue. A more modern treatment is the Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty or LAUP. These methods prevent extra flesh from blocking your throat. These treatments are irreversible to they should only be used in the most extreme snoring cases.
A common reliever of snoring is to simply not sleep on your back. Instead sleeping on your side with with you head elivated can be an extremely easy and effective cure.
You obviously want to consult your physician before continuing with any of these treatments.
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