Snoring is one of the most irritating bedroom habits out there.
Not only does it affect the quality of your sleep, it can also keep your loved ones awake.
So is there a way to stop making a noise while you’re snoozing?
Dr Andrew Thornber, Chief Medical Officer at Now Patient, believes that changing your lifestyle can be a big help.
In an exclusive interview with Daily Star Online, he revealed his top seven ways to stop snoring naturally.
1. Avoid alcohol and smoking
Drinking before bed can make snoring worse for many people, so try and avoid drinking (especially excessively) to try and ease the symptoms.
Smoking can also alleviate the problem – it irritates the membranes in the nose and throat, which leads to blocked airways.
2. Lose any excess weight
If you’re a little over weight, then your neck tissue can become bulky and lead to snoring.
Losing a bit of weight can slim down the neck tissue and possibly help reduce snoring.
3. Sleep on your side
More often than not, snoring may increase when you are lying on your back and your tongue falls back and increases airway resistance.
Therefore, try and avoid sleeping on your back and get into a habit of sleeping on your side.
4. Keep your bedroom moist
Dry air can annoy the nose and throat, so leaving a window slight open or popping a de-humidifier in your room, may help.
5. Keep your bedroom clean
Snoring can be often made worse by dust and allergens found in your bedroom.
Make sure to hoover your bedroom on a regular basis (including carpets and curtains), change your sheets and pillowcases every week and get new pillows every two years.
6. Try nasal strips
Nasal strips can help to open nasal passages, to help you to breathe easier and alleviate snoring.
7. Use peppermint products
Rubbing some peppermint oil around your nose may also work to open-up your nasal passages.
Previously, we revealed that Brits are dumping their partners because they can’t stop snoring.
A whopping 78% of people go to bed with someone who snores.
One third of these cases are said to be completely unbarable.
Another 14% moan they can’t get any sleep, while 28% say they are turned off the idea of sex by the snoring.
