WebMD states that changing sleep positions, losing weight, avoiding alcohol, improving sleep hygiene and opening nasal passages can prevent snoring. Self-treating snoring with over-the-counter pills and sprays without doctor consultation is not recommended.Continue Reading
Sleeping on the side instead of on the back prevents the base of the tongue and soft palate from falling on the back of the throat. Using a body pillow, taping tennis balls to the back and reclining the bed so that the head extends up prevents the snorer from rolling on his back while sleeping.
Although thin people also snore, snoring can occur due to weight gain, according to WebMD. Weight around the neck squeezes the throat, which could trigger snoring; losing weight could remedy this issue. Avoiding alcohol four to five hours before sleeping lessens the risk of snoring, as alcohol sedates the body and reduces tension in the muscles located in the back of the throat.
According to WebMD, overworking without adequate rest produces the same effect as alcohol once sleep occurs because the deeper the sleep is, the looser the throat muscles are while sleeping. Taking a hot shower and using a saltwater rinse prevents snoring by helping nasal passages receive and disperse the heavy flow of air that occurs while sleeping.Learn more about Conditions & Diseases