A Quick Way to Stop Snoring

Snoring is a common and embarrassing form of sleep-disordered breathing. More than a personal problem, snoring disturbs the sleep patterns of spouses, roommates, and, in extreme cases, neighbors. Snoring is also a common warning sign of a more serious condition called sleep apnea. Many have tried losing weight or even getting surgery to stop sleep-disordered breathing, but if snoring isn't connected to apnea there are a few strategies that can quickly end the problem.

Things You'll Need

• Humidifier
• Honey and lozenges
• Pillows

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Instructions

• 1

  Set up a humidifier in your bedroom and run it at night. Snoring is often caused by a dry, vibrating throat. A humidifier's dispersal of water vapor will moisturize your throat.

• 2

  Eat several spoons full of honey a day or take lozenges to coat and soothe your throat to prevent dryness.

• 3

  Rest your head on a few pillows to open your airway and promote better breathing.

• 4

  Avoid certain foods, drinks and medications several hours before bedtime. Alcoholic beverages, sleeping pills and antihistamines may loosen throat muscles. Dairy products cause mucous build-up, which may disrupt breathing, and cigarettes dry your throat.

• 5

  Avoid sleeping on your back. Ask your bed partner to roll you on your side if you start snoring, or sew a hard object to your pajama back if you sleep alone.