British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association
Helping You To Stop Snoring Today
Sleeping Position
Sleeping position can sometimes be the cause. The main reason for this is that when you lay on your back your tongue is more likely to fall back into the throat blocking off the airway. Also the fatty tissue around your neck can add pressure on the airway.
You may wish to use more pillows (not feather) to elevate your head making it easier to sleep on your side.
This page is part of the 90 Day Snore-No-More Plan. You may also like to consider the following causes :
- Obesity
Are you overweight? - Smoking Do you smoke & want to stop?
- Alcohol & Sedatives Will cause excessive muscle relaxation.
- Nasal Based Snoring Can you breathe clearly through your nose?
- Mouth Breather Commonly associated with nasal stuffiness.
- Tongue Base Snorer A common cause.
- Sleeping Position Do you sleep on your back?
- Pregnancy Often transient but could persist.
- Children Can result in failure to thrive.
- The Menopause Consider your hormones.
- Sleep Apnoea Loud snoring. Excessive daytime sleepiness?