| If a "chainsaw in a tub of jello" noise has been keeping | | | | passages are constantly clogged so no matter what |
| you up at night, chances are that you are just | | | | position they're in they're going to start breathing |
| screaming that you want to stop snoring now. Or | | | | through their mouth when they sleep. If this is you why |
| maybe it's someone in the bed with you that has the | | | | are your sinuses clogged? If you have chronic sinus |
| problem. Either way, how can this be done? Do the | | | | problems you should probably see a doctor for |
| devices you see advertised really work? Is surgery | | | | asthma, allergies, collapsing nasal passages or any |
| your only option to get you to stop snoring? | | | | other problem causing your sinuses to clog. You can't |
| Listen to Your Doctor | | | | stop snoring if you can't breathe properly and you can't |
| If your doctor has told you that you absolutely must | | | | breathe properly if you don't unclog your nose. |
| have surgery, then you should definitely listen to him or | | | | It may not be as easy for someone with a medical |
| her. But for many there are other options to help them | | | | condition or concern to unclog their nasal passages as |
| to stop snoring long before it's necessary to even visit | | | | it is for others. If you just have a cold or it's very dry in |
| a doctor. And yes, some of those devices you see | | | | your home a bit of eucalyptus or menthol rub might do |
| advertised do seem to work well, for some people | | | | the trick or a mentholated cough drop before you go |
| that is. | | | | to bed may be sufficient (being sure to finish it |
| Understanding Why You Snore | | | | completely before you go to sleep so as to reduce a |
| The real key to get you to stop snoring is to | | | | choking hazard). But if it's allergies or some chronic |
| understand why it happens in the first place. For many | | | | respiratory problem this needs to be addressed by a |
| people they simply sleep in a position that causes their | | | | doctor. |
| head to fall back and their mouth to fall open. When | | | | So What's Right For You |
| they breathe through their mouth their throat gets dry | | | | For yourself personally the only way that you'll be able |
| and they begin to make the sound we call snoring. In | | | | to stop snoring is if you figure out what's causing it in |
| this case the best way to stop snoring is to keep the | | | | the first place. Be honest with yourself about your |
| head from falling back. This might mean a so-called | | | | respiratory health overall. If you can't breathe during the |
| snore pillow which cradles your head and neck and | | | | day of course you won't be able to breathe at night. It |
| keeps it in proper alignment. You might also consider | | | | may be time to see an allergist or to try some menthol |
| piling some pillows under one side of you so that you | | | | oil on your nose before you go to bed. |
| can't roll over on your back and will be forced to sleep | | | | If you want to really stop snoring you must understand |
| on your side or stomach. | | | | it and stop it before it starts. |
| Others cannot stop snoring because their nasal | | | | |