Snoring is a common sleep disorder that can affect all people at any age,although it occurs more frequently in men and people who are overweight. It is an indication of obstructed breathing that causes turbulence inside the airway during inspiration.
The opening and closing of the air passage causes a vibration of the tissues in the throat. The loudness is affected by how much air is passing through and how fast the throat tissue is vibrating. The obstruction only occur during sleep because during waking hours muscle tone keeps the airway in good shape
How to Cure Snoring
Snoring has a tendency to worsen with age. Forty-five percent of adults snore occasionally, while 25% are considered habitual snorers. Occasional snoring is usually not very serious and is mostly a nuisance forthe bed partner of the person who snores.
However, the habitual snorer not onlydisrupts 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. Sometimes it is a sign of a respiratory infection, a stuffy nose or allergy; other times it may be a symptom of sleep apnea.
The easiest way to reduce snoring is to change lifestyle, i.e. eat, drink and smoke less and exercise. Otherwise, correction of sleeping posture will also do. In 1908, L. F. Liebhardt invented a device that involved strapping a ball to one’s back, making it impossible for the person to lie on his/her back. Since most people snore more when on their back, gently rolling them sideways is a natural cure to reduce snoring.
Other Ways to cure snoring
Changing Breathe Pattern
Some people breathe through their mouth while sleeping. This happens when they have a stuffy nose. Gradually, this develops as a habit. This is a very bad practice because this dries up the mouth and results in loud snoring. About 85% of people who snore breathe through their mouth. So, many remedies of snoring try to address this issue by changing the breathing pattern in people.
Nasal Strips & Dilators
Nasal dilators prevent nostril collapse and allow more air into the nose.
Throat Spray
The throat spray lubricates throat tissues to reduce loudness & frequency of snoring by minimizing vibrations and controls the snoring sound by allowingthe air to move freely.
CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
The CPAP machine blows air at a prescribed pressure. The necessary pressure is usually determined by a sleep physician after review of a study supervised by a sleep technician during an overnight study in a sleep laboratory. The titrated pressure is the pressure of air at which most apneas and hypopneas have been prevented, and it is usually measured in centimetres of water
Palatal implants, Palatal Stiffening or Pillar Procedure
Researchers find that inserting three matchstick sized pieces of polyester material in the upper palate is a simple, low cost, and easily tolerated office procedure that provides effective snoring relief. The surgery reduces the pharyngeal tissue volume and increases palatal stiffness through postoperative scarring. However, these procedures are painful and may cause considerable morbidity and functional changes.
Radio-frequency turbinate reduction
The radiofrequency procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and typically takes less than 30 minutes. The radiofrequency energy is delivered under the surface layer of the turbinates, sparing the mucosa or membrane. The treated tissue is heated just enough to create an area of coagulation. This avoids annoying crusting and bleeding after the procedure and nasal packing is not required. Over the next three to six weeks, patients usually start to experience improved nasal breathing. Pain medication is rarely needed.
It is said that hypnosis and aromatherapy can also help overcome snoring.
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