Snoring

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SNORING

We think of snoring as being normal and sometimes even cute. But there's nothing normal or cute about it. Loud snoring can disrupt good marriages or worsen bad ones. Who snores more, men or women?

Roll over, beethoven

Sleep on your side

Snoring is usually worse when you sleep on your back. Try to get your snorer to sleep on his side, or to sleep stomach side down.

Sew a ball into some pj's

Sew a pocket into a back of a pajama top or T-shirt and stuff it with a tennis ball.

Keep earplugs handy

If your snorer bothers you only occationally, try a pair of soft, foam ear plugs.

Drop that drink

Alcohol relaxes all the muscles in the throat that vibrate. And it's done related-the more you drink, the louder you'll sonre.

Lose the pudge

Losing just a few pounds can lessen snoring or even make it disappear.

No butts

Smoke may cause swellling and inflammationof the throat tissues, which, when swollen, are more likely to vibrate and produce snoring.

Pick up a nasal splint

A product called breathe works for some people. These are little tapes that you place on the sides of your nose to keep your nostrils more open so sat that snoring will decrease. It's certainly worth a try.

Try a nasal spray

If occational snoring is caused by a cold, the snorer might give the bed partner some shut eye by using a nasal spray or an over the counter decongestant before bedtime. Be sure to use the medications according to package directions.