Why Alcohol Causes Snoring
Kevin Caldbeck
More than 300 devices are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as cures for snoring.
Is Snoring Serious?Yes! snoring can be very serious, it can make the snorer the object of ridicule. Snoring is also a leading cause of Divorce, or the occasional frying pan over the head On the Medical side, It can cause disturbed sleeping patterns which in turn deprives the snorer of appropriate rest needed. In severe cases, it can cause serious, problems, such as obstructive sleep apnea. Fortunately there are many products which can eliminate snoring or greatly reduce its effects. We have gathered many of these great products right here just for you. Please take the time to check them out, after all, all you have to gain is a restful nights sleep. Why Alcohol Causes SnoringWhile many people in the world snore, few know exactly why their body does what it does, and how they can fix the problem. One of the most common causes of snoring is alcohol. Alcohol, a depressant, travels through all areas of the body and slows your brain’s response mechanism. In addition, alcohol relaxes the muscles of the body more so than normal sleeping does. Since your muscles are more relaxed while under the influence, your orophanyx (the back of your throat) begins to collapse more rapidly then when sober. This can be one of the root causes of why snoring occurs for an individual. A more grave threat than merely sawing logs, however, is the chance that alcohol can cause regular snorers to induce a temporary case of sleep apnea – temporary stoppage of breathing while asleep. This is not the same as being clinically diagnosed with sleep apnea, as it occurs only when a “primary” snorer imbibes alcohol before bed. That does not mean that it is not an issue that requires addressing, however. If you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night after a night of drinking with a shortness of breath, or feel extremely sluggish and tired during the daytime after a night of drinking, you may be a victim to alcohol-induced sleep apnea. If you don’t modify your lifestyle, the condition will only worsen, and sleep apnea is a tough problem to treat. In addition to the factors above, alcohol is known to cause irritation of the nasal airway, as well as congestion that creates airway resistance while you breathe. If for some reason you are unable to stop drinking, one way to lessen the effects of alcohol on your sleeping patterns would be to make sure that you drink your last drink at least 4 hours before you go to bed. This grace period allows your body a chance to process the alcohol and reduce the effects that it may have on your sleeping, helping you to sleep without snoring. In addition to alcohol causing problems with sleep disorders, it is also important to be careful while taking sedatives such as sleeping pills. They behave much in the same way as alcohol, causing your body to relax its muscles and inducing many of the same symptoms as alcohol. Anti-histamines have also been known to have negative effects when it comes to sleep disorders such as primary snoring and sleep apnea. If at all possible, you should avoid the consumption of any of these risk-factors before you go to sleep. When you snore, you not only affect yourself – studies have shown that bedmates can lose up to an hour of sleep per night and wake up as many as 21 times per hour when sleeping next to a snorer, in a problem known as Spousal Arousal Syndrome. So, don’t just do it for yourself – do it for your loved one! We wish you the best of luck for solving your problem. You can do it! We at Better Your Health hope you have enjoyed these articles on Snoring. After all we don't want to hear about you geating divorced or injured over sometning as slight as snoring. Please feel free to check out all the Articles we have assembled for you about Snoring. Also be sure to check out the Better Your Health Home Page For more great Health Related Topics.
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