Simple Snoring Measures Without Cure Promises

Simple measures can be worth considering for snoring, but simplicity is not a guarantee of a cure. Choose an approach that fits your situation and can be reviewed without making bedtime more difficult.

Keep positioning comfortable

Side sleeping may help some adults who snore. Avoid forcing the neck into an awkward angle or treating pain as an expected part of improvement. A new pillow cannot be assumed to correct every breathing problem.

Discuss relevant habits

Alcohol, smoking and weight may be appropriate topics for advice. Changes should be realistic and individual. Ongoing snoring is not proof that someone is lazy or has failed to try hard enough.

Avoid adding untested mixtures

Do not assume that a homemade remedy is suitable for nasal use. Check the purpose and instructions of any product. If you take prescribed medicines, ask the prescriber about concerns rather than stopping them yourself.

Include a route to help

Seek assessment for breathing pauses, gasping or significant daytime sleepiness. Persistent disruption also merits advice. Keep notes about what you tried and how it felt, so another professional can help decide the next step if the simple measure is insufficient.

Keep reading

• Natural Snoring Remedies: Evaluate the Specific Claim

Sources and further reading

• NHS: Snoring
• NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely

Published by TannerMedico A/S, the manufacturer of Asonor. This article provides general information for adults and does not replace individual medical advice.