Snoring - what causes it and how to alleviate it?

• 1 vibration of the soft palate
• 2 tongue collapse
• 3 flaccid epiglottis obstructing airflow
• 4 enlarged third tonsil

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What are the causes of snoring?

The causes of snoring can be divided into anatomical and physiological. In the case of anatomical snoring, it results from abnormalities in the structure of the airways, such as hypertrophy of the tonsils, hypertrophy of the tongue, hypertrophy of the turbinates or polyps. Physiologically based snoring results from functional disorders, i.e. infections and infections of the respiratory tract. The cause of snoring is also obesity, sleep apnea and not maintaining proper sleep hygiene.

How to cure snoring?

Snoring is a symptom of other diseases, not a disease in itself. Therefore, in order to cure snoring, it is necessary to treat the cause that causes it. Of course, the treatment of snoring should also be properly supported, which is achieved by changing eating habits and maintaining proper sleep hygiene.

What to do not to snore?

To avoid snoring, you should first of all take care of sleep hygiene. This includes not only having the right mattress and orthopedic pillow, but also maintaining the right sleeping position or following a proper diet a few hours before falling asleep. In addition, aromatherapy and exercises to strengthen the muscles of the respiratory tract also help with snoring.

Is snoring dangerous to health?

Yes. Although snoring is often treated as harmless, its occurrence is not without consequences for the functioning of the human body. It negatively affects the quality of sleep, and consequently worsens everyday functioning. It is also problematic in social relationships, as it remains a frequent cause of quarrels and even breakups. The most dangerous to health, however, is snoring resulting from sleep apnea, which requires medical intervention.

Why does sleeping on your back make snoring worse?

Sleeping on your back increases snoring because this position causes the throat muscles to relax and the tongue to drop backwards. Thus, sleeping on your back results in narrowing of the airways, which translates into making sounds when breathing. When treating snoring, it is recommended to sleep on your side, because this position allows you to maintain the physiological position of the body.