is snoring bad for health
What are the main reasons that someone snores a lot?

My fiance snores no matter what.Sometimes if he lays on his side he won’t for a while,but when is he on his back it is worse of course.I cannot sleep next to him.We have been together 2 years and I can’t get used to it and sleep though it.He has lost weight,stopped drinking and he just stopped smoking cigs last week.He doesn’t have health insurance right now to see a doctor.Does anyone have any tips or anything that could help him stop besides the things I have already mentioned?Oh,he has tried those nose strips and a few other over the counter snore stopping things.I have used ear plugs,they help only a little bit.

A person that is overweight may discover fat collecting in the throat region. The fat rolls and bumps lead to the air not being able to flow properly. Again, this leads to the loud sounds of sawing that snoring is known for.

Similarly, a cold or another problem that lead to a stuffy nose can deliver a similar problem. Obviously, a cold is not as potentially dangerous as fat in the throat since fat can obstruct the full function of the breathing passageway.

Drugs, alcohol and smoking are another reasons why people snore. Tranquilizers, sleeping pills, alcohols and the likes when taken in excess can cause greater than normal relaxation of the muscles in the throat area which aggravates snoring. Smoking on the other hand, can produce excess mucus which can cause the membranes in the throat to swell which can restrict the air passages.

Age is another factor. People tend to snore more as they get older since the muscle tone tends to decrease as one ages. The elastic content of the tissues in the throat area diminishes and the upper airway becomes more floppy and less resilient.