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Stop Snoring

Okay, so you realize that you snore while sleeping, and your significant other is getting really pissed off.

She tells you that unless you can stop snoring, you’re going to be relegated to the couch from now on.

You don’t think it’s bad enough to see your doctor about yet, but damned if you’re going to sleep on the couch either.

I mean ... c'mon dude ... it is your house right?

Well ... your testosterone level might be slightly lower than usual .... so, your search for an easy painless way to stop snoring begins.

Loose Weight

The first thing you should look at in your quest to stop snoring is your weight. We discussed in the article “Causes of Snoring” that overweight people are more likely to snore. Are you overweight? If so, it might be time to shed a few pounds. It’s better than sleeping on the couch.

This Bud's not for You

Another thing we discussed in the article was how people who drink alcohol or do drugs right before going to sleep are more likely to snore. I guess the advice on how to stop snoring here would be to stop doing these things before going to sleep.

Medications

If you have a cold, or sinus congestion and you think this is the reason why you’re snoring, then look for a few over the counter medications to take right before bed to help you stop snoring.

Sinutab, Vicks or a nasal decongestant spray might be the ticket that keeps you from a good nights sleep on your bed, and maybe getting a little action in the meantime, if you know what I’m saying.

Move over "Bed Hog"

Another thing you could try to stop snoring is to sleep on your side or stomach. Most people snore more loudly when lying on their backs than they do on their sides or stomach.

Breathe Right

You could also try some adhesive strips to stop snoring. These will hold your nasal passages open, making it easier for you to breathe and thus helping you to stop snoring.

Throat Sprays

There also make throat sprays that coat the soft tissue of your throat, lessening the vibration and making it easier for the air to move in and out. These products can be easily found at your local pharmacy and are a known way to stop snoring.

I never gave a dental dam!

You can go to your dentist (never a pleasant thing, but necessary sometimes) and get them to make you a custom fit mouth piece that will pull your lower jaw or tongue forward, giving your throat less obstructed and allowing easier breathing another way to stop snoring but one of the more off putting ones.

Use what your Momma gave ya

Last, but not least on our stop snoring fixes, you could try breathing through your nose, instead of through your mouth. You were made with a nose for a reason after all. Breathing through your nose will significantly cut down on the vibration in your throat that causes snoring, letting you get a better nights sleep and stop snoring.

If you try all of these things to stop snoring and your mate still insists that you sleep on the couch, then it’s probably time to see your family doctor and see what he thinks. Snoring can turn into the more serious condition known as sleep apnea, and that’s not a good thing.

It’s far better to make the annoying trip to the doctor’s office than it is to become debilitated from fatigue, crash your car because you fell asleep at the wheel, or lose your place in the bed all because you can’t stop snoring.

Sam Fields