We asked a sleep expert for tips on how to stop snoring.
We spoke to Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, Ph.D., head sleep expert and neuroscientist at, while also looking at the latest research on what snoring is, if the condition can become dangerous and how to reduce snoring in the long term.Before you think it's just you, you’re not alone, as research shows thatBut, why does snoring happen? “Snoring occurs when there is an obstruction in your upper airways, usually the nose or throat,” explains Rohrscheib.
Of course, some of us don’t snore every night and conditions such as colds and viruses could block these airways occasionally. “Snoring can be infrequent if it does not occur every night or it can be habitual when it occurs most nights. Snoring can also range in intensity from light quiet snoring to loud and labored snoring,” she adds.
Lifestyle factors which could result in snoring range from drinking too much alcohol to having nasal problems, however,“Excess weight in the upper neck restricts the airways and may lead to snoring or sleep apnea,” says Rohrscheib. “Weight loss may therefore improve your snoring.”have shown that if your family members snore, then it's more likely that you either snore now, or you will start to snore as you age – especially if you’re a man.
However, this is linked to occasional snoring, rather than habitual snoring and other lifestyle factors may be linked to your snoring if you snore every night.Sleep apnea can is a condition where you stop breathing when you sleep - and can have dangerous side effects if it's not recognised quickly and dealt with. Those who snore habitually and wake themselves up frequently could have sleep apnea. Other symptoms could be daytime drowsiness or poor concentration levels.
Rohrscheib explains the sleep syndrome in more detail: “The same obstructions that cause snoring can fully obstruct breathing, causing long breathing stoppages, which occur in sleep apnea. Not all snorers have sleep apnea and not all sleep apnea patients snore, however the more intense and chronic your snoring, the more likely you are to have sleep apnea.
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