Pillowcase Confession: All About Snoring

Understanding Where Snoring Comes From

It has happened to all of us to be woken up in the middle of the night by a background noise coming from the same room, or, for the pros, from the next room. When you tell the culprit that he snores , the latter answers you that, no, he doesn't snoring no, he purrs in his sleep, languid in his soft percale sheets . Sure, it makes it funnier, but it's still a real ordeal for those who suffer it.

The residents explain to you where the snoring and how to fix it.

First, let's take stock of the preconceived ideas:

• THE snoring come from a nasal congestion problem: FALSE
• Fatigue is one of the main causes of snoring : FALSE
• The men snore more than women: TRUE
• Snoring has no impact on health: FALSE

Well now let's get this straight. snoring come from a relaxation of the soft palate, uvula and tongue as well as the organs at the back of the mouth during deep sleep (see our article on How sleep works ). These then obstruct the airways. The air therefore has more difficulty passing through the throat, which makes the pharynx vibrate, and thus causes the famous snoring . Are you following?

Factors that can trigger snoring

Before you suffocate your neighbor under his pillowcase because of the noise it makes, know that there is nothing he can do about it. Indeed, several factors can play a role in the fact that some people snore more than others.

First of all, sorry gentlemen, you should know that men are more often subject to snoring than women.

With age, it is also common that snoring become more and more present. Muscles age like the rest of the body. For people who are too heavy, the risk is also greater.

Other factors, but which can be modified, include alcohol and the position in which you fall asleep. Prefer to drink herbal tea rather than a Gin and tonic before going to bed and try to fall asleep on your side rather than with your mouth wide open on your back.

Although most of the time it can be laughed at (or cried at, depending on the decibels), snoring can come from respiratory problems which can then lead to sleep apnea. Or in children, from a problem with the tonsils in particular. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with a specialist who will enlighten you on the type of buzzer that you are and the risks that this may entail. You will then be able to sleep soundly in your cotton percale sheets .

Avoid snoring

Some tips to avoid waking up the whole neighborhood:

1. Limit smoking as much as possible and stop drinking alcohol in the evening.
2. Eventually lose weight if the need arises.
3. No more falling asleep on your back.
4. BONUS, use a humidifier in the bedroom.

Now you know more about the snoring . We hope this article has helped you see a little more clearly about certain habits that could perhaps be modified. If you are not a buzzer Share this article with your spouse, your roommate, or that childhood friend who ruined your nights at the scouts.