Snoring is the noise made when air causes the throat area or the nasal passages to vibrate.
When you snore, structures in the mouth and throat — the tongue, upper throat, soft palate, and uvula — vibrate against the tonsils and adenoids. There are many possible causes. Overweight people are more likely to snore, and experts think it’s because the extra fatty tissue compresses the air passages. And whenever you have nasal congestion from a cold or allergies, you’re more likely to snore, because inflamed tissues and extra mucus interfere with airflow.
Tricks to prevent snoring
Try the following preventive measures to reduce or eliminate snoring. Changing your sleeping position may be all it takes, but a larger project — namely, losing weight — is often the real ticket to tranquil nights.
Use few extra pillows and prop yourself up in bed, rather than lying flat on your back. You’ll prevent the tissues in your throat from falling into your air passages. Sleep on your side. Of course, there’s no guarantee you’ll stay in that position, but at least start on your side with your arms wrapped around a pillow. In that position, your tongue and soft palate rest against the back of your throat, blocking the airway. If nasal congestion is causing your snoring, take a decongestant or antihistamine before you turn in. If your nose blocked in a regular manner then consult with your ENT specialist .