Are you Snoring? Check this out !!!

Are you among the one whose snoring spouse keeps them awake? A survey conducted by Owens Corning (market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology) in December, 1999, found one fourth of the world's population snores.

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Nothing can turn wedded bliss into a gigantic nightmare any faster than trying to deal with a snoring spouse. The person doing all the snoring usually is not aware that he is interfering with his wife's sleep, because he is sleeping fine (yes l say it's mostly man that do it hahaha. An estimated 45% of the population snores at least occasionally, and the world goes on and so does the noght!. But snoring can cause great distress for the bed partners of snorers, leading up to 80% of couples to end up sleeping in different rooms. This is not a recipe for a good marriage or relationship.

Snoring simply occurs when air flows past tissue in your throat that is relaxed; this causes the tissue to vibrate when you breathe making a hoarse or harsh sound. Just about everyone snores occasionally. Even a baby or a beloved pet may snore! But snoring can affect the quantity and quality of your sleep. Poor sleep can lead to daytime fatigue, irritability and increased health problems.

Discovering the cause of your snoring and finding the right cure will vastly improve your health, your relationships, and, of course, your sleep.

Snoring types

Socially Incorrect: these are primary snorers with no apparent health issues; snoring is a problem because of the distress it causes their sleeping partners or roommates.

Nose it's a Problem: those whose snoring problems are related to nasal issues, for example because of allergies;

Snoring out an SOS: snorers who show some signs of sleep apnea but may not know it, because they do not display the clearest symptoms of apnea - waking up choking or gasping for breath.

Not so Silent Killer: snorers with clear indications of apnea, including breathing disruption at night and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Effects of snoring on health

The most typical health problem snoring causes is loss of sleep for both the person snoring and his (or her) sleep partner. The snoring noise combined with tossing and turning often keep both people from sleeping soundly. Sleep deprivation has significant consequences: excessive sleepiness, irritability, and lack of productivity during the day, as well as negative health repercussions.
Loud snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea, a life-threatening condition marked by frequent interruptions in breathing.
lPeople who snore chronically are often middle-aged and overweight, and snoring may indicate a more serious underlying medical problem.

Snoring Makes You Stupid! Why does it "make you stupid?" Snoring deprives your brain of oxygen that it needs to function properly. This lack of oxygen actually kills off brain cells.
Recent research indicates that snoring may also lead to diabetes. The theory is that snoring reduces your intake of oxygen, triggering your body to produce more catecholamines, which in turn may lead to insulin resistance, a known precursor of diabetes.

Causes of snoring not in control:

Heredity.
Middle age or beyond.
Allergies, Asthma, Cold or sinus infection.

How to stop snoring

Lose weight: Overweight individuals that have snoring problems usually have them because their necks and throats contain deposits of fat that affect breathing by making airways less open.

Allergies: Nasal congestion caused by allergies is another source of snoring. Treating allergies with a nasal decongestant in place of an antihistamine will keep your breathing from being limited and making you snore. Antihistamines bring about snoring because they relax the muscles associated with snoring in the neck and throat. Your breathing can be made clear and snoring prevented by using a decongestant at nighttime.

Sleep posture correction: Many people can alleviate their snoring problems very easily by sleeping on their side instead of their back.

Limit alcohol and medications: sometimes too much of alcohol and medication can also be the cause of snoring so limit your drinking.

Nasal strips, throat sprays, and specially designed pillows are also produced in an effort to stop snoring. These products, however, are only useful if they treat your specific cause of snoring. Seeking the advice of a medical professional is the best thing to do before trying to decide which snoring treatment is best in your situation. Mild snoring that isn't related to sleep apnea responds well to home remedies.

Effect on relationships

Snoring can get in the way of a good night's sleep and a healthy relationship with your spouse or partner. Many couples affected by snoring resort to sleeping in separate bedrooms in order to get a good night's sleep. This arrangement may help both people sleep better, but it can disrupt communication and intimacy.

If we compare the data of snoring men and women we can easily observe that men snores more as they have narrower air passages than women and are more likely to snore.

So next time whenever you or your partner snore don't forget to identify the cause of snoring and if that can be controlled go for it and if required seek the professional help too.

So change you lifestyle, stop snoring and enjoy a good night sound sleep nad who knows what else you can enjoy!