| Before you can consider any cures for snoring you | | | | For example, if you are 5'10" and weigh 250 pounds |
| have to look at some of the underlying causes first. | | | | there is a serious possibility that being overweight is |
| The main reason for this is that each cause may | | | | a major factor. If you are a heavy smoker then |
| require a different solution. | | | | likewise. You see, the main cause of snoring is an |
| If you are married to a snorer then you know how | | | | obstruction of the palette and/or nasal passages |
| infuriating it can be when the snoring starts, it just | | | | when the muscles relax as you sleep. If you are too |
| seems to get louder and louder. You prod him, you | | | | fat then these passages clog up the airways causing |
| ask him to move position and it's great for an hour | | | | the snoring sound. So losing weight if you are |
| or two and then it starts again! | | | | overweight is a sensible starting point. Pills won't cure |
| A visit to our doctor and some medication and my | | | | this problem long term that's a fact! |
| sleep was so much better! In fact our doctor said | | | | I also mentioned environmental factors. One of the |
| that we were one of the lucky ones. The cure for | | | | least known contributors is the 'quality of the air that |
| snoring which involves taking medication only has a | | | | you breathe. In fact air conditioning can be a major |
| 25% success rate - 3 months later and he was | | | | culprit as it dries out the sinus and the throat |
| snoring worse than ever. | | | | passages which accentuates the snoring which can |
| So why is the success rate so low? | | | | be so easily alleviated. |
| It seems that people are more comfortable trying | | | | Allergies. |
| medication either prescribed or over the counter | | | | Many people these days are also suffering from |
| because it's easier to deal with. It's convenient and | | | | allergies and many of these allergies can cause major |
| snorers and/or their partners think it's going to work | | | | problems especially to the sinus. So look at the |
| and guess what 3 months down the line it doesn't. | | | | possibility of allergy triggers existing in the bedroom |
| The main reason is that pills tend to treat the | | | | such as stuffed animals, pet hair and even pillows. By |
| symptoms and not tackle the root cause. | | | | clearing some of these potential causes of allergies |
| Lifestyle issues. | | | | one of the main culprits in creating a snoring problem |
| Snoring like many illnesses usually has a lifestyle | | | | may be reduced or eliminated. |
| component attached that is a major contributing | | | | But none of these caused my partners snoring |
| factor. That is why it is sensible to sit down with | | | | neither me or my husband smoke or drink much and |
| your doctor and/or partner and try to isolate | | | | we exercise regularly. We were so frustrated that |
| environmental and or possible physical causes. | | | | these cures for snoring didn't work! |