Simple Daily Measures to Help with Snoring

Snoring is something that can be improved with simple daily measures.

1. Sleep hygiene. Basically, if you go to bed too tired you were more likely to snore. Make sure you are dedicating eight hours for quality sleep each night and go to bed at a reasonable hour.

2. You should avoid alcohol within two hours of bedtime as any sedation tends to make snoring worse.

3. Going to bed poorly hydrated also dries the secretions in your nose and throat and will make snoring worse.

4. Nasal congestion such as allergies or a cold will considerably worsened snoring. Making sure you have a good allergy regimen will improve your nasal breathing and significantly reduce snoring.

5. Positioning in bed can also make a big difference. Most people will tend to snore when lying on their back. Purchasing a full body pillow which will allow you to comfortably lie on your side will significantly reduce snoring.

6. Weight gain significantly increases snoring. Maintaining a good regimen of diet and exercise to keep your weight at the appropriate level will significantly reduce snoring.

Daniel Slaughter, MD