Have you been receiving unpleasant comments from your room mates about your not so nice sleeping habit -- snoring? Well, you probably find it embarrassing and yet you feel helpless to do anything about it.
For who actually wishes to snore? Nobody does intentionally! Yet because you cannot help snoring in your sleep, other people who are sleeping near you can feel upset, as they cannot get enough sleep owing to the unwanted noise coming from yourself.
It is time to do something about this situation! This article highlights a number of ways to stop the misery of your noisy sleeping habit.
There are several methods available to help you stop snoring.
Some people believe that a simple change in sleep position can help eliminate a snoring habit.
Others think that the use of anti-snoring oral devices can help get rid of the embarrassment associated with snoring.
Another opinion is that losing weight will help a person to stop snoring.
Let us look in detail at ways to combat unwanted snoring.
The following ways to eliminate snoring are generally found to be quite effective, and it is probably time to motivate yourself and to choose one that would suit your needs.
Nasal congestion is one possible cause of snoring.
Antihistamine or decongestant should therefore be taken if you think that this condition is causing your personal problem.
It is important to understand that this is only a temporary measure, as you will need to determine if an allergy or cold is the underlying cause.
Taking any such medicines should not be done to excess or for a long period of time, as this may cause harm.
You may also try taping your nose with a nasal strip to widen the nostrils.
Nasal strips can be bought from pharmacies and should be used strictly in accordance with the directions indicated on the pack.
Simply tape a nasal strip on the outer portion of the nose before sleeping.
It may look awkward, but does it matter? This method works by opening and lifting the nostrils thereby allowing the airflow to increase.
Ideal sleeping positions can also prevent snoring.
What are these positions? Firstly, obtain extra pillows and use them to assist yourself to sleep in a propped-up position in the bed.
This is better than lying flat on your back in a prone position.
Doing this prevents tissues found in your throat from falling in to the air passages and causing an irritating partial blockage.
You cannot ensure that one sleep position is maintained for the entire night but I would suggest you at least begin sleeping on your side, while wrapping a pillow through your arms.
Sleeping on your back can stimulate snoring simply because the soft palate and tongue are resting against the back portion of your throat and this can easily block the airway.
It might be a good idea to drink nettle tea, at least 3 cups daily.
This is said to be an effective herbal medicine which reduces any inflammation that might be caused by pollen allergies.
The use of mouthpiece devices is another effective method to stop snoring.
These devices are held in the mouth of a person during sleep.
There effectiveness arises because they prevent the soft tissues of the throat from potentially obstructing and collapsing the airway.