Snoring problems

Anti-snoring help

Who doesn't know it? You wake up in the middle of the night because your partner next to you snores as if there was no tomorrow. In most cases, this is not only annoying for oneself, but can also pose a health risk to the snorer. The snorer himself does not have a restful deep sleep and is therefore often tired, nervous and feels exhausted.

Snoring occurs in varying degrees. From the occasional snoring for colds to the loud "sawing" every night. In extreme cases, the snorer may suffer from breathing interruptions (sleep apnea syndrome).

However, there are simple measures that help in most cases to alleviate the problem:

The sleeping position:
Since the supine position leads to snoring in most people, you should avoid it and choose a lateral sleeping position.

Alcohol and medication:
In the last 3-4 hours before sleep, alcohol consumption should be avoided. This allows the muscles to relax and influences the breathing rhythm. The intake of strongly relaxing medication should be avoided as far as possible.

Overweight:
Since fat is also deposited in the throat area and thus narrows the airway and therefore promotes snoring, weight reduction is necessary in the case of severe obesity.

Closed mouth:
A "snoring bandage" fixes the lower jaw and covers the mouth.
(available in pharmacies and medical supply stores)

However, in some cases, impaired nasal breathing is the cause of snoring. Here an appropriate treatment should be carried out, e.g. in case of nasal septum curvature, inflammation of the jaw, enlarged nasal turbinates and allergies.