What makes you snore, and how do you stop?

Answer 1

There are many causes of snoring, and they are not all weight related, contrary to popular belief.

If you snore loudly, you should get an appointment with a sleep specialist. Snoring can be a symptom of a serious condition called sleep apnea. If untreated it can damage your heart or even kill you!

Sleep apnea is easily treated with the use of a night-breathing aid called a CPAP machine. This COMPLETELY eliminates snoring, and the user typically starts feeling more energetic and alert within a night or two of use.

Snoring is not just an inconvenience - please make an appointment to be tested right away if snoring is disturbing your sleep or the sleep of your bed partner.

Answer 2

doctors blame the adnoids, and the tongue falling to the back of the mouth, also a condition called sleep apnea. many people who snore suffer from sleep apnea, which means they stop breathing during sleep, and when they begin to breath again, they often have a loud snore. this condition usually causes the person to suffer from fatigue, as this type of condition does not support good rest for your body. also, being overweight can cause snoring, because in the lying down position/reclined, the neck, upper body have less room. many people who suffer from sleep apnea, are also overweight. there are plenty of people who are not overweight and have this condition also, there is a remedy; a doctor can do a sleep study on a person, and monitor their oxygen levels/ vital signs, and know if the person has this. it is usually done overnight and is an easy test. many sufferers of sleep apnea get a device they wear at night that helps them to breathe more regularly, and they fell more rested, and have less snoring. thats what i know about the subject. i have been a nurse a long time and have done some sleep studies, and i know people who have been helped by the nighttime breathing treatment.

Answer 3

Snoring is from relaxation of the throat while sleeping, the soft palate is vibrating against the uvula (the little thing that hangs down in the back of the mouth).

Use "Breathe Right" strips, across the bridge of your nose, at night. They keep the nostrils open and you will breathe through the nose, not the mouth. Also try a fluffier pillow to keep your head higher, and not thrown back so far from your body, when it is prone.

Answer 4

snoring in a man is caused by his scrotum dropping over his butt hole and blocking the draft. Just roll over and it will return to normal.

Answer 5

wish i knew because my husband snores

Answer 6

uvula hanging down in the throat while you breathe through your mouth, try breathe right strips, dont lay on your back, and lose weight, these are three of the best short term cures without surgery.

Answer 7

You can try losing weight. Another thing to try is sleeping on your side.
Finally, consider getting a CPAP machine; to prevent sleep apnea.

Answer 8

Tongue and throat exercises, if practiced diligently over a period of time, may be of great benefit in reducing snoring. Repeat each of the following exercises 5 times each, twice daily:

1) Slowly open and close your mouth to its full extent, making sure the lips meet when closing.
2) Pucker your lips (as if about to kiss). Hold for a count of 10. Relax.
3) Spread your lips into a big, exaggerated smile. Hold. Relax.
4) Mix Exercises 2 & 3: Pucker-Hold-Smile-Hold.
5) Try to pucker with your mouth wide open, without closing your jaws together. Hold & relax.
6) Close your lips and press them tightly together.
7)Close your lips firmly, then make a 'slurping' noise, as if sipping a drink.
8) Open your mouth and stick out your tongue. Be sure your tongue comes straight out of your mouth and doesn't go off the side. Hold, relax and repeat several times. Work toward sticking your tongue out farther each day, but still pointing straight ahead.
9) Stick out your tongue and move it slowly from corner to corner of your lips. Hold in each corner, relax and repeat several times. Be sure your tongue actually touches each corner each time.
10) Stick out your tongue and try to reach your chin with the tongue tip. Hold at the farthest extension.
11) Stick out your tongue and try to touch your nose with the tongue tip. Hold at farthest extension.
12) Stick out your tongue. Hold a spoon upright against the tip of your extended tongue and try to push it away while your hand holds the spoon in place.
13) Repeatedly stick your tongue in and out as fast as you can.
14) Flick your tongue from corner to corner as quickly as you can.
15) Move tongue all around your lips in a circle as quickly as you can, making sure you stay in constant contact.
16) Open and close mouth as quickly as you can, making sure your lips close each time. 17) Say 'Ma-Ma-Ma-Ma' as quickly as possible, ensuring there's an 'em' and an 'ah' sound each time.
18) Repeat with 'La-La-La-La.'
19) Repeat with 'Ka-Ka-Ka-Ka' as quickly and accurately as you can.
20) Repeat with 'Kala-Kala-Kala-Kala.'
21) Gargle loudly with warm water.
22) Sing through the vowel sounds (A-E-I-O-U) as loudly as you can (or dare). Songs like 'Old McDonald Had a Farm' are also good. Further information

Answer 9

soft tissue on the upper pallate. ans: opperation

Answer 10

breathright strips