How to stop snoring

If you snore, it may be for different reasons. The first thing you need to do is identify what they are. Once you do that, you will have a lot more success in finding a way to eliminate it.

Snoring is caused when your nasal passages are narrowed or blocked. There can be a variety of reasons for this. Here's a list:

Congestion Colds AllergiesOverweightSleep apneaAlcoholMuscle relaxant drugsDrugs that promote drowsinessYour physical traits such as a deviated septum or large tonsilsAsthmaSleeping on your back

Sleep apnea

See a doctor to find a cause. If you snore, you may want to see a doctor. Even though most cases can be explained, there are some occasions where they indicate a more serious medical problem that may need treatment such as sleep apnea or asthma. 

Doctors are trained to assist you in finding a cause for the things that ail you. If your snoring is prolonged or severe it can affect your health by interrupting your sleep patterns. By doing this you are taking a positive step to assisting your health.

Get rid of congestion. Even if you determine that your snoring is caused by something other than  congestion, keeping your nasal passages as clear as possible will help. You can do this in a number of ways. Here are some of the best ways I've found that can help:

* Take a decongestant. There are many choices--some are herbal or homeopathic remedies and others need to be purchased at the drug store. I personally don't like to take drug store remedies because I am not able to sleep when I take them.

* Use a menthol inhaler. This is my favorite option. The menthol works for several hours and I find that when I use it, I don't snore.

* Essential oils. If I can't find my inhaler or want a change of pace, I place a few drops of essential on my pillow. My favorites are peppermint, rosemary and tea tree.

Control your allergies. Allergies are another cause for snoring. If you control your allergies you can decrease your chances of snoring. You can either take over the counter medicine to control them, get a prescription from your doctor, or use natural remedies.

Being  overweight is another common cause for snoring. If you keep your weight down or lose weight, that may help eliminate the snoring. You can choose to lose weight any method that will work for you.