Snoring - why do people snore?
July 26th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Snoring is very common, but why do people snore? Essentially it’s related to the relaxation of the muscles in the mouth and throat which causes the tissue to vibrate as air passes over it.
The fact is that almost everyone snores, some people are just louder than others.
Mild snoring is normal and most people don’t realize they snore at all until someone tells them they do. Louder snoring may require lifestyle changes or medication to effectively stop. The reason why people snore loudly is often a restriction in the nasal passages. This restriction causes air to pass over the relaxed muscles quicker causing a louder noise. Some people can find relief from this type of snoring with nasal strips.
Another reason why people snore can be because they are overweight. Overweight people can snore louder and more frequently because they have a harder time breathing while lying down, and the labored breath moving over the relaxed muscles resulting in the same effect as the congested snorer.
Having extra tissue in the throat can also be a reason why people snore. This access tissue makes for a larger area in which the vibrations to occur. Sometimes surgery is necessary to remove the extra tissue which is causing the snoring.
Remedies to Prevent Snoring
If it is unknown why a person snores, but the snoring is light, they may want to try nasal strips, nasal sprays, or an herbal remedy to prevent snoring. Additionally sometimes something as simple as lying on ones side instead of back can prevent snoring.
If the reason why a person snores is unknown, a doctor should test the person for sleep apnea before they begin any routine to stop snoring. Sleep apnea is a potentially life threatening condition which affects people in their sleep and prevents them from breathing normally. Sleep apnea as the reason why a person snores will often need to be treated with medication and some changes in sleeping routines to limit snoring and hopefully helping with the problem.
If another reason why a person snores is discovered such as oversized tonsils or adenoids, surgery may be necessary to have surgery to permanently remedy the situation. Surgery is the only way to cope with tonsil or adenoid problems because there is no medication to shrink them for a time while a person sleeps. Fortunately once the reason why people snore is discovered, a remedy can be tailored to best suits his needs.
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