Snoring is the problem of many people, and it is so customary in our society that men are "accused" of snoring much more often. Nevertheless, this problem can be inherent in both sexes, and most importantly, it does not even discomfort, which it causes households, but that this is a possible sign of diseases.
Today are known as folk remedies for snoring, as well as those invented by official medicine: many of them are effective, therefore, let's figure out how you can save yourself or a loved one from this unpleasant symptom.
Causes of Snoring
During sleep, some muscle groups relax, while others still remain toned to support the body's work. Snoring occurs when the soft palate and tongue relax, which causes the pharyngeal walls to narrow and a vibration occurs during breathing.
Possible causes of snoring:
- Age - when the muscles can not keep the airways open enough because of the weakening.
- Congenital - initially narrow nasal passages.
- Acquired causes - a curved nasal septum or polyps in the nose.
Scientists have noticed that most often snoring occurs in those who have a high predisposition to cardiovascular disease. But the main danger of snoring lies in the fact that a person may experience apnea - stop ventilation of the air in the lungs for a while, which, of course, adversely affects the health of the snoring: daytime sleepiness, memory loss and decreased performance often accompany people with this symptom.
Treatment of snoring folk remedies
To get rid of snoring with folk remedies is an achievable goal, the main thing is to choose the most effective of them:
- Cabbage and honey are the best remedy for snoring. Take three leaves of cabbage, chop them so that they give juice and then mix with 1 tbsp. l. honey. This drug should be taken before bedtime. Cabbage juice relieves swelling, and honey softens muscles and they do not overexert themselves in sleep, and thanks to this work stably.
- "Physical education" for the muscles of the pharynx. This remedy against snoring is also quite effective: it is said that it can relieve a person of this problem a month after daily training. Simplicity of the exercise allows you to perform it all: you only need to pronounce the letter "and" every 30 days in a row. Another good exercise for strengthening the muscles of the pharynx is to pull up the base of the tongue 15-20 times a day.
- Sea buckthorn oil. Another effective remedy for snoring, which is used at home, is the instillation of sea buckthorn oil into each nostril (2 drops each) daily. The fact is that this oil not only has an astringent property, but it also excellently relaxes the muscles, and also clears the passages in the nasopharynx, and thanks to this it saves from snoring after 2 weeks.
Before trying to cure snoring with folk remedies, it is advisable to consult an otolaryngologist so that he can eliminate the dangerous diseases that can cause this symptom.
It is also desirable to take into account that it is best to combine several folk methods of treating snoring.
Drugs for snoring
If folk remedies against snoring have not helped, then you do not need to despair: there are several medications that may prove to be more effective.
Today, doctors are actively looking for the best remedy for snoring, but, unfortunately, not yet found one that would once and for all removed the problem. All that modern pharmacology can offer now is drugs that are applied situationally, i.e. they are not designed for systemic application.
One of these means is the asonor - it is a drop that has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and tonic effect on the nasopharynx.
If snoring is accompanied by apnea, then theophylline is prescribed, which stimulates breathing.
Before taking these medications, you should always consult your doctor.