Stop snoring

There are some non surgical snoring remedies to help snorers stop snoring. Of course, there are also snoring surgery procedures for snoring cures. This section of Sleep Apnea and Snoring information website explores the snoring remedies without snoring surgery procedures.

Snoring remedy #1: lose weight

Since obesity is one of the common cause of snoring for people with sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea, losing weight is an obvious snoring remedy. In many snoring and sleep apnea patients, losing weight cures snoring altogether. For many people, losing 10 - 20% of body weight is enough to stop snoring. You don't need to be thin or be a 'normal' weight to stop snoring. Losing some weight either cures snoring and sleep apnea or help with reducing the symptoms of sleep apnea and snoring.

Snoring remedy #2: avoid alcohol, sedatives and some drugs

Alcohol and some medicines that cause drowsiness or muscle relaxation can also worsen snoring and sleep apnea. These drugs and alcohol loosens and relaxes the muscles in the airway making them sag more. People who already snore at night should avoid drinking alcohol and taking drowsy medicines before bed time. This could cause a serious health problem while they sleep. Sleeping pills and tranquilizers should be avoided.

Snoring remedy #3: reduce nasal congestion

Nasal congestion is an important cause of snoring and sleep apnea. Nasal congestion can be from anything such as allergies or rhinitis. If you have nasal congestion, use nasal decongestant pills or a decongestant spray. This usually help with snoring and lesson some mild case of obstructive sleep apnea.