Snoring

Snoring is extremely common, we all do it, but for those who snore regularly, it’s not normal. If you are between the ages of 30 and 60 and snoring, you’re not alone. Research shows 44% of men and 28% of women, in that age bracket snore regularly. Once women experience menopause those numbers change to half of men and women snore regularly. 

Snoring is not always related to an underlying condition although if it continues it could be bad for your health as snoring in 70% of cases is the precursor to sleep apnea.

What is snoring?

Snoring is the sound that is made when a large volume of air passes quickly through a narrow space causing turbulence in the nose, mouth or back of the throat (upper airway). 

There are two reasons why you might snore. First, you could be breathing too hard while sleeping with your mouth open, or you’re breathing too hard through your nose, for your upper airway. 

Snoring can be brought on by drinking too much alcohol, medication, aging, weight gain, sleeping on your back, and smoking.  

If you wake up with a dry mouth, it is likely you are breathing through an open mouth.

What can I do about snoring? 

The best remedy for snoring is to learn how to breathe through your nose, slowly and lightly. If you have a compromised nasal airway, your snoring may continue but at a lower intensity.