The causes of snoring are actually not very difficult to determine. This is due to the fact that no one is really capable of sleeping with their mouth wide open during sleep and snoring should be expected as part of the process.
Diet. The main cause of snoring, or a lack thereof, is the consumption of certain foods that have been known to have a nasty effect on the airways. These include alcohol, coffee, tobacco, and any other food or drink that you may find hard to drink or eat whilst sleeping.
Snoring is also possible to be caused by the type of mattress you are using. It is very easy to sleep with your head facing right and if this is the case then you should avoid having one of those hard pillows or slats, which the head is pressed against when you lay down.
Certain kinds of mattresses can have support built into them so that they will add extra support to the top of the body instead of placing the weight upon the lower back. The easiest way to find out if you are putting too much weight upon your lower back is by lying down on the floor and in the direction that the lowest vertebrae is facing.
If your body parts are stiff, then this is a clear indication that you are not in control of your breathing pattern. This leads to snoring.
Snoring is also sometimes caused by blocked nasal passages. This is easily the cause of snoring as the nose is unable to drain fully when the snoring occurs.
As the air is blocked then there is an obstruction in the passage of air, resulting in snoring. It is therefore very important to fix the problem at the source so that it does not lead to further problems.
There is also some evidence to suggest that certain medications can have an impact on snoring as well. It is therefore very important to check if the medication you are taking has any negative side effects.
Snoring is often described as ‘nighttime snoring’ but it is possible to snore when you are awake as well. This is because it is not only the effects of the presence of the nose which are affecting the airways but also the effects of being awake.
There are those who have an excessive level of snoring and are habitual nighttime snorers. This is because there are a number of things that could be contributing to the reason for the snoring.
Snoring is a common problem for many people and is something that should be addressed. It is however worth remembering that the most effective way to deal with snoring is to eliminate any external factors that are causing it.
