Health: How to snore less
Snoring occurs when the soft palate, uvula, adenoids and tonsils vibrate when breathing. It affects about 75% of people. It is a regular ordeal for some and a rare occurrence for others. Here are few tips to help you reduce snoring if you’re bothered about it: Minimize alcohol intake and smoking Get rid of nasal congestion and a runny nose Maintain a healthy weight (a large amount of tissue around the neck increases snoring) Get used to sleeping on your side instead of on your back Get enough sleep It is important to distinguish between snoring and apnea, which can be dangerous. Apnea is the interruption of breathing for more than 10 seconds several times in a row while asleep. This is a result of narrowed airways and can cause heart disease, hypertension, as well as lead to constant daytim...