Snoring is a health problem which affects the people of all ages and of both sexes. It generally affects men more than women. Women produce a hormone named as progesterone which helps prevent snoring. Snorers with mild problems can stop snoring when they wake up or shift sleeping position or make some other minor change, while people with more serious problems snore no matter what they do. Snoring exists in the overweight population, as they have more fatty tissue in the back of their throat and the neck which get in the way of airways making it difficult to breathe. Also enlarging of tonsils and adenoids, a long tongue or a smaller jaw contributes to snoring.

The problems that snoring can cause are fever, sleep apnea, and breathing disorders. Snoring can also lead to sleep apnea, the interruption of breathing, and sleep apnea, which is the complete cessation of breathing.

Snoring cures

* Changing your sleeping position helps to alleviate snoring problems. Sleeping on your back makes your tongue move backwards, which creates obstruction in breathing. Sleeping on your side will help this problem. There are products on the market, including pillows, that help with this.

Sometimes minor adjustments are all that is needed to help stop snoring. In addition to sprays and strips, there are anti-snoring pillows on the market.

Avoiding substances that can aggravate the condition, such as cigarettes, alcohol and fatty foods, can help. Switching position to sleeping on the side can help keep the airway unblocked, as can raising the head of the bed.

* Loosing weight can help to lessen fatty tissue which is present in the airway. Improving fitness level will extensively help you to improve your ability to breathe freely while sleeping.

* Proper diet also helps to cure snoring. Avoid dairy and high fat products, substituting nutritious foods, helps to prevent snoring.

There can even be surgery to the jaw. But finding out the reason behind the snoring is key, so ask your doctor for assistance.