We have had several emails from readers who want to stop snoring, so I thought we’d look into the causes behind it:
Contributing factors to snoring:
There can be several factors which lead to snoring, including:
- The anatomy of your mouth. If you have enlarged tonsils or a thick soft palate then you may be more susceptible to snoring. If the triangular tissue hanging from the uvula is elongated or misformed, this can obstruct the airflow, causing vibrations which may lead to snoring.
- Being overweight. Overweight people have a larger chance to have narrowed airways, which may lead to involuntary snoring.
- Consuming alcohol. If you drink too much alcohol late at night, this can be a contributing factor to snoring. Alcohol causes snoring by relaxing your throat muscles and decreases your defences against airway obstruction.
- Nasal problems. If you have a deviated nasal septum you are likely to suffer from snoring.
- Sleep apnea. If you have sleep apnea, this can often be linked to snoring. Sleep apnea causes your throat tissues to obstruct the airway. This often leads to load snoring followed by more than 20 seconds of silence. The lack of oxygen will force you to wake up – a pattern which may repeat itself many times through the night.
There are many snoring cures available, you should contact your family GP for advice if you or your loved ones are suffering.
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