It seems like people snore more after drinking a lot of alcohol. Is that true? What can be done, in general, to rid of snoring?
2007-02-05 15:50:41 · 2 answers · asked by HeartOfGlass 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Snoring may be due to hereditary reasons .Leading an active lifestyle , sleeping on your side, avoiding alcohol or eating heavy meals at least 4 hours before sleeping will help . More remedies
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2007-02-05 21:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by sanki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol increases relaxation of the upper airways, and exacerbates obstructive sleep apnea, which is basically what snoring is -- i.e. partial obstruction of the relatively smaller upper airways that are more-prone to collapse, and thereby produce snoring. Short of surgical intervention, a CPAP might help relieve obstruction, as well as sleeping with the back elevated/inclined somewhat, and weight loss (if the person is obese).
2007-02-06 06:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by citizen insane 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋