Caused by a constricted airway

As your muscle relaxes when you sleep, the airway in your throat also narrows. As air goes in and out of that airway, it starts to vibrate, causing a sound, hence snoring. Sleeping on your back can further the closing of the airway, which can result in louder snores.

Affected by age, anatomy, allergies, and alcohol

As you get older, your muscle relaxes more, causing your airway to narrow further, which creates a louder, harsher snoring sound. Enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum can also cause snoring. Allergies and alcohol can also cause airways to narrow.

More common in men

40% of men are habitual snorers as compared to 24% of women.

Sometimes linked to a medical condition

A sleep test can be used to diagnose any medical condition as well as the severity of the condition. There are many ways that sleep diseases can be treated, including various devices to ensure your airway stays open during sleep.

Affected by lifestyle changes

Occasional snoring can be adjusted by sleeping position, alcohol control, weight control, nasal strips, decongestants, oropharyngeal exercises.

Related to genetics

If one of your parent’s snores, you are likely to snore as well.

Implementing simple lifestyle changes may reduce snoring

Avoid Alcohol Before Bed

Some misconceptions about alcohol can relax and sleep better. Actually, it’s just the opposite. Our data shows that people’s automatic nervous response system tends to be more active after an alcoholic drink, resulting in the brain staying active overnight & ending up being more exhausted physically. Alcohol and sedatives will cause the tissues in your airway to relax & lead to snoring, so it is best to avoid them before bedtime.

Lose Weight

Weight loss may be an effective way to reduce snoring if you are overweight or obese.

Adjust Sleep Position

If you snore more when lying on your back, you may try placing a pillow behind your back. A wedge pillow may also help as it elevates the top half of your body.

Treat Allergy Symptoms

Try to find out & avoid environmental allergens whenever possible. Clear a congested nose may also help open up the airway, resulting in less snoring.

But when snoring continues after trying the above strategies, it’s better to take a sleep test to find out what happens to your body.

As patients with sleep apnea do not get enough and peaceful sleep, their daytime performance will also be severely affected.

If ignored, sleep apnea may be an indirect cause of other diseases. Asphyxiation causes chronic hypoxia. For example, it affects cardiopulmonary function, increases the risk of hypertension, stroke and heart disease, and even causes sudden death in sleep.