5 tips to stop snoring while sleeping
Aakanksha Ahire
Maintain a healthy weight
Being overweight or obese often causes snoring and sleep apnea. Keeping a healthy weight can be an important step against snoring
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Restrict intake of alcohol and sedatives
Alcohol is a frequent promoter of snoring. Sedative medications can trigger snoring as well. Trying to limit their intake can help
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Correct your sleep position
Faulty or uncomfortable sleeping positions are also common causes. Try sleeping on your chest to reduce snoring
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Adjust your bedding
Raise the head of your bed. Elevating the top part of your bed with risers, a wedge pillow, or an adjustable frame may also help reduce snoring
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Correct nasal congestion
Most of the time, snoring is also caused due to congested nasal pathways. Ensure that there is no congestion so breathing can take place smoothly
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