How To Stop Snoring

Sleep on your side. Sleeping on your back can obstruct your airways, leading to snoring. Sleeping on your side improves airflow, making you less likely to snore.

Use a nasal or oral anti-snoring spray. Both types lubricate your airways and reduce the vibrations of throat tissue.

If breathing through your mouth is the culprit, a chin strip or a snore guard can help you breathe naturally through your nose. Or try a nasal strip, which lifts and dilates nostrils, clearing airways for easier breathing.

If you’re overweight, try to drop some pounds. Because extra weight adds tissue around the throat, obesity is a leading cause of snoring. In addition, exercise can help regulate sleep patterns and strengthen muscles. The better your muscle tone, the less likely you are to snore.

Quit smoking, which not only clogs the throat, but also weakens throat muscles, leaving more loose tissue to rattle around.

Consult your physician if your snoring does not improve, since it can indicate more serious sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, or other illness.

Now that your snoring days are behind you, get some rest!