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2008
18
Jul

Partner’s snoring

by Ray James

It can be irritating and frustrating when a partner snores, either in a high or low tone. Both partners can have trouble sleeping. Snoring is becoming a major health issue today. However with proper diagnosis and treatments you can help for partner to stop snoring and put a stop to the disruptive noise and get you and your partner get a good night’s sleep.

The following are several causes of snoring:

Following are the basic causes of snoring:

Some reasons that people snore are difficult to do anything about. Perhaps they have enlarged tissues in their mouths or a misshapen jaw. But other factors very according to the individual, and some of them are factors of the lifestyle and environment.

Any type of blockage of airway can cause snoring. Examples include congestion due to allergies or cold, which lead to the vibration of the soft tissue which causes snoring. Snoring exists in all ages and both sexes, but males are more prone to snoring, their necks are much larger than those of women. This means they have more tissues in the neck that can obstruct the airflow which leads to snoring.

Various behaviors can make snoring better or worse. Sleeping on the back can cause snoring as the pharynx which is a muscular tube relaxes while sleeping. This cause narrowing of the airways which cause snoring. Smoking irritates the respiratory system and exposure to the second hand smoke relaxes the muscles, which can cause the problem of snoring. People who are overweight are more likely to suffer from snoring problems, as they have more fatty tissues in their neck, leading to vibrations of the loose tissue. Certain lifestyle factors can make snoring worse. Obesity and lack of fitness lead to snoring difficulties since it leads to more fatty tissue in the throat that can vibrate with breathing blockage.

If your partner’s problem is structural, he or she might have to have surgery. But there are also some of the effective ways to cure your snoring problem include: * Losing weight. This will reduce the blockage by fatty tissue which is present in your airways. * If your problem is nasal congestion, inhalation of steam clears your nasal passages which helps you to cure snoring. Nasal congestion obstructs the airflow, leading to vibration. Steam inhalation with essential oils and nasal strips can also cure snoring. Nasal strips can cure snoring by keeping open your nostrils which help you to breathe more easily. You should use a nasal strip for 6-7 nights for better results. Other treatments for the source of nasal congestion may help, including seeing a doctor for allergies. * There are other products on the market depending on what the source of snoring is. If it is a problem in the throat, throat sprays may help. Or if it is a problem breathing through the nose, ask your doctor about the CPAP machine. * Your partner will want to avoid if at all possible taking alcohol or other sedatives taken before bed. Alcohol is a muscle relaxant which causes the throat muscles to relax while seeping, causing snoring. * Encouraging your partner to change sleeping position can also help them cure snoring problems. He or she should make it a habit on sleeping on your side as sleeping on your back can cause you snoring problems. Several pillows available online help with this.

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