Stop Snoring Remedies

There are so many problems that snoring can directly and indirectly cause. Not only can snoring annoy a spouse to move out, but also there is now plenty of evidence that snoring has broken up more marriages than originally ever thought. Although snoring has always been a problem throughout human history, but the overall problem of snoring has now become to be directly affecting at least one in seven Americans and these statistics are only getting worse when looking further around the world population. Not to mention that the snoring will also be a huge problem for all of those that must live with the one’s that snore.

Snoring is the production of a harsh, rough sound caused by the passage of air through the mouth, throat and nose during sleep. It can occur intermittently during colds, flu or throat infections because of the production of phlegm and the swelling of tissues at these times. It almost always occurs at night. The sound is due to the vibration of the uvula or soft palate with the movement of air in and out of the mouth. The uvula is the piece of tissue that can be seen hanging down the back of the throat when the mouth is wide open, and the soft palate is the back part of the roof of the mouth, to which the uvula is attached.

During snoring episodes, the oxygen flow to the brain is being interrupted. The more interruptions of air flow that happens, the more you will be awakened throughout the night. When our bodies are continuously missing too much sleep, issues of sleep deprivation eventually set in. No matter what level of snoring you have, it is very important to resolve the problem for yourself and your loved ones. Sleep deprivation will over a very short period of time, cause problems with normal everyday health and body functioning. When snoring continues over a long period, you tend to miss a lot on restful sleep leading to other health risks. Snoring and sleep deprivation has now been linked to weight problems, mood swings, depression and heart disease.

As far as the male gender more often than not, being a snorer, it is because of many men often having air passage ways that are narrower than women. Snoring generally worsens with age. Snoring is more common as we get older and the muscles in the throat naturally become looser. Snoring tends to increase from age 30 to 65, but thereafter it reduces. Forty-five percent of adults snore occasionally, while 25 percent are habitual snorers. Occasional snoring is usually not very serious and does not occur throughout the night. The habitual snorer not only disrupts the sleep patterns of those close to him, he also disturbs his own. Habitual snorers snore whenever they sleep and are often tired after a night of what seems like quality rest. Habitual snorers usually need medical assistance to find good sleep.

In some people snoring is more serious and can be a health risk. Snoring may be associated with periods when the breathing stops completely for up to a minute. This problem is known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and is due to collapse of the soft tissues of the throat during sleep.