Snoring: What is it and how do you solve it?
Snoring is very common and usually not a problem. But if you snore every night and your partner can't sleep because of it, it becomes annoying. About 20% of men and 10% of women snore often. You usually don't notice it yourself, but your partner or housemates can lie awake because of it.
Snoring is a humming or rushing sound that comes from your throat. This happens when you breathe. The air then flows past your tongue and palate. Especially when you lie on your back, these parts come close together. If the space in your nose or throat is narrower than normal, or if your muscles are weak, the tissues can touch each other. The vibration of the air causes the snoring sound.
Why do you snore?
Physical problems can play a role in snoring. For example, if you have a cold, or a crooked nasal septum. Being overweight is also an important cause of snoring. In addition, smoking and alcohol can also cause you to snore more or more often.
What can you do yourself?
There are things you can try yourself to reduce snoring:
- Losing weight if you are overweight.
- No smoking.
- Drink less alcohol.
- Don't eat too much before going to bed.
There are also electrical devices that react to the snoring sound. They wake you up when you start snoring. But these devices are often not very useful and can be restless for the snorer and the partner.
Medical solutions
Sometimes a medical intervention is necessary. For example:- The removal of polyps.
- Straightening a deviated nasal septum.
- Removal of the tonsils.
The anti-snoring brace: a good solution
One of the best and easiest solutions for snoring is to use an anti-snoring brace. You wear this brace in your mouth at night. It ensures that your lower jaw is pushed forward slightly. This keeps the space between your palate and tongue larger and the tissues cannot touch each other. This reduces or even completely prevents snoring.
An anti-snoring brace is an easy and quick solution. This means that no surgery or intervention is required. You can order the brace online and have it custom-made at home. You will often notice a difference quickly and both you and your partner will sleep better.
