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This can help firm up the neck muscles; or at least, give the impression that this is
happening. The bottom line is that since there is less loose skin (and thus tissue) that can
vibrate against air in the trachea, there is less snoring.
Putting a pillow beneath the small of the back, and thus propping up the abdomen, is both
extremely comfortable, and also an effective remedy for some snorers. This position
helps open up the airway, and expand the lungs.
For those snorers who snore predominantly through their mouth, it might be helpful to
learn that sleeping on one’s side helps keep the mouth closed. However, many snorers
actually snore out of both their mouth and nose, and this may not solve the problem. It
may, however, lessen it somewhat; which, at least in the big picture, is a positive step!
Sleep Environment
The room in which a snorer sleeps can also play a factor in whether snoring occurs. This
is quite a surprise to most people, who are convinced that snoring is a purely internal
biological process.
In other words, they think that they’d snore on the moon if that’s where the slept, or in the
middle of a desert, or on an island in the South Pacific. Maybe some people would; but
some wouldn’t, because environmental factors can indeed play a role in reducing (or
increasing) snoring.
For example, a room that is humid will typically help alleviate snoring. Dry air can cause
nasal and airway congestion that can lead to vibration and snoring. If you live in a dry
area, a humidifier can make a massive difference. This is especially true to so-called
seasonal snorers who tend to snore during the winter months (when the air is typically
dryer).
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