Introduction
Being a snorer and being overweight are interchangeably linked. In other words, obesity can cause snoring and snoring can cause obesity. Promisingly, weight loss is the most potent remedy for snoring. Dropping a few pounds can drastically reduce both normal snoring and sleep apnea.
Why does losing weight help stop snoring?
Fat accumulates in different parts of the body, including the neck. Excessive pressure on the neck ends up in harder breathing. Hard breathing is very likely to flow into snoring. That’s why weight loss and snoring should go along together.
Does being overweight makes you snore?
One of the biggest causes of snoring is weight gain. According to the Mayo Clinic, people who are overweight are more likely to snore and to suffer from sleep apnea. Because being overweight can also contribute to high blood pressure, snoring can be a serious cause for alarm in an obese person.
Why do people snore when they are not overweight?
Snoring can be caused by a number of factors, such as the anatomy of your mouth and sinuses, alcohol consumption, allergies, a cold, and your weight. When you doze off and progress from a light sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax.
At what weight does snoring stop?
In those who lost more weightan average of 16.7 poundssnoring was eliminated. However, some patients who lost even more weight continued to snore. Therefore, most people who lose weight will likely reduce their snoring, but it doesn’t necessarily help everyone.
What causes snoring in females?
The narrowed or blocked passage disturbs the airflow, which causes the soft palate and uvula to vibrate and knock against the back of the throat, causing snoring. The tonsils and adenoids may also vibrate. The narrower the airway is, the more the tissue vibrates, and the louder the snoring is.
Can sleep apnea be cured with weight loss?
Q: Can weight loss cure sleep apnea? A: The short answer is no. While there are several sleep apnea treatment options available, there is no cure. However, weight loss may help reduce sleep apnea symptoms for some people, but only if you have obstructive sleep apnea.
Does all snoring mean sleep apnea?
Not all snorers have apnea, but the two often go hand-in-hand. As snoring gets louder, chances of having sleep apnea are greater and greater. If you have apnea, your bed partner might notice that the snores are punctuated by pauses in breathing. Those are apnea episodes, and they can recur hundreds of times a night.
How can I stop horrendous snoring?
Hugging a pillow or placing one behind your back so that you don’t roll over might help. Sleeping on your side works because it reduce the pressure on your chin and airway, which stops it from closing up and causing snoring. If you can’t sleep on your back then another option that might work is to raise your head up.
Do nose strips work for snoring?
Although snoring strips will not treat sleep disorders, they may decrease snoring in some cases. Since they usually do not cause side effects and are relatively affordable, it might be worth a try.
Conclusion
So does snoring mean deep sleep? No it doesn’t. REM sleep becomes very fragmented and interrupted by snoring so snorers aren’t able to reach deep sleep. Only frequent, prolonged and severe snores mean possibly obstructive sleep apnea.
