You Did Not Know About Snoring

“I do not snore.” “I can not sleep because my husband snores”. “I have to wake my partner so she stops snoring.” You’ve probably heard, read or even said all these things, right? The sounds we make while we sleep are pretty weird, so it’s probably good to learn a little more about them. In the following article , we will explain a few interesting facts about snoring.

You probably know that people who sleep with their heads up are more likely to snore than people who sleep on their sides or stomachs. Read here to learn even more about snoring .

Researchers have discovered that there are three main factors that determine whether a person snores or not. They can exhibit one, two or all three of these factors. People usually snore because:

• They are overweight;
• They smoke;

• They drink alcohol.

So if you do not want to sound like a rhino or a hippopotamus while you sleep, start paying attention to your diet, exercise, quit smoking and try drinking less wine for dinner. By changing these habits, you will not only stop snoring, but will also generally improve your quality of life.

Another possible cause of your husband’s or girlfriend’s snoring problem is allergies and other respiratory problems. This is why they may snore more in winter or spring than in summer. We tend to be sicker when it’s cold outside (eg stuffy nose), while  f orårsblomster and warmer days leads to more pollen and seasonal allergies. It all creates “a perfect night storm” that can get much worse if we add one of the three factors mentioned above.

The sound from a person’s snoring can be between 50 and 100 decibels. It may sound a bit absurd, but it’s the same amount of noise a compressed air drill makes. This will probably make you want to get up and go into another room if your partner snores! It’s like having a construction site right next door.

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Did you know that there is such a thing as a snoring association? This institution is found in England (they have to snore a lot over there). According to this organization, sleeping with someone who snores can cause you to lose up to two years of sleep during your lifetime and cause problems such as sleep apnea, mood swings, irritability, concentration problems and nightmares. The problem can even end in a divorce. If a person in a relationship snores, the couple is actually more likely to walk apart (another reason to sleep in different bedrooms, according to the people at the forefront of this movement).

Next time you see your parents for Sunday dinner, ask them if they are snoring. Why? Because snoring is hereditary. Seventy percent of people who snore have parents who also snore as well as other close family members such as uncles, aunts or grandparents.

Most people think that men snore more than women, and that is 100% true. But the difference is not as big as you might think. 40% of men snore, whereas 30% of women do the same. So do not hang out with your boyfriend or husband to talk in front of his family. Maybe you snore too!

Here are a few more numbers: 45% of adults snore at least once a week, and 25% of them snore between two and three times a week. Another interesting fact shows that many people refuse to “accept” the fact that they are snoring. As if they themselves can hear whether they are snoring or not while sleeping! Or maybe they snore so loud that they wake themselves up.

If you have young children and one of them snores a lot at night, see a doctor. This may be a sign of hyperactivity or ADHD. If they only snore once in a while, it could be due to a stuffy nose or that they are just tired from the day’s activities. Some people snore even when they are babies, even though you can barely hear the sound they are making. As they get older, the sound will get louder.

Although there is no clear link between country of origin and snoring, researchers have confirmed that Italians snore more than any other European nationality. If you are getting ready to take a trip to this beautiful country, you may want to bring some earplugs or make sure the walls in your hotel room are good and thick.

An accidental discovery showed that singing reduces snoring at night. This discovery was made by a British choir director who suffered from her husband’s snoring for many years. She suggested that he start by singing 20 minutes a day and contact a doctor who suggested other complementary activities. They then performed a 3 month study with 20 volunteers and the result was amazing. Vocal exercises improve and strengthen your vocal cords and neck, which improves airflow and keeps you from snoring.