Most people snore every now and then. Even our pets snore! But when it becomes regular, and for long stretches at a time, it’s a problem. For the snorer AND their partner. In fact, snoring can become a very serious problem, potentially leading to heart disease, stroke and even death if left untreated.

What is snoring?

Snoring is usually caused by a partial obstruction of the upper airway behind the tongue. When we’re awake, our breathing is unobstructed as our body consciously keeps our upper airway open. But when we’re asleep, the muscles around our airway relax, and the airway often becomes narrower. For most people who snore, air rushing through the narrowed opening causes the soft tissue in this part of the upper airway to vibrate, making the sound of what we call ‘snoring’.

Common Causes of Snoring Include:

• Allergies
• Sleeping Position
• Relaxants, e.g. alcohol and sleeping pills
• Overweight
• Menopause
• Blocked nasal passages or airways
• Swollen tonsils or Adenoids
• Sleep Apnea
• Throat weakness or relaxed tissue
• Smoking

What can be done about it?

• Unblock nasal passages with a nose-spray, e.g. Rhynil
• Change sleeping position
• Stop Smoking
• Lose weight
• Dont eat a heavy meal or have any form of relaxant before bedtime
• Visit your doctor to rule out Sleep Apnea and check your tonsils/ adenoids
• Remove allergy triggers from the bedroom

If the snoring persists, try a mandibular advancement device like SnoreMeds™. SnoreMeds™ is a custom-fitted mouthpiece that you wear while you sleep. Highly effective with 85% of snoring sufferers, it works by gently moving the lower jaw slightly forward, opening the throat and keeping the airway unobstructed. This eliminates the vibrations we know as snoring. The benefits are immediate, and after just one night of wearing SnoreMeds™, you will wake up refreshed and energised, free from the negative effects of snoring like fatigue, headaches, stress, irritability and depression.

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