Do you feel frustrated that you can’t stop snoring? It’s estimated that up to 1/4 to 1/2 of Americans snore at night. There’s a pretty good chance that if you’ve stumbled upon this article you are one of these people who is looking for advice on how to stop snoring. Snoring is a medical issue that could be related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a very serious condition. While these tips can not substitute a legitimate visit to the doctor you can use them for short term relief. Here are 5 quick tips that will help you to stop snoring.

1. Tape a tennis ball to the back of the t-shirt you sleep in. It sounds like an odd remedy but you are much more likely to snore when you are laying on your back rather than your side. When you lay on your back your body is positioned in a way that causes the most vibration on your soft palate thus producing snoring. When a tennis ball taped to your back you will roll yourself back on your side while sleeping without even being aware of it due to the discomfort of the tennis ball.

2. Improve the air quality in the room by reducing allergens. Allergies don’t necessarily cause snoring per se, but they can aggravate a snoring problem and make it more difficult to stop snoring. A HEPA filter that removes allergens can help remove dust mites, dead skin cells, or other bacterial/fungal pathogens that are present in the air which can aggravate your sinuses and increase mucus production which blocks your airway.

3. Learn to play the didgeridoo. This little known Australian instrument has been proven to strengthen the muscles in your airway that collapse at night causing you to snore. Strengthening these muscles by playing the didgeridoo will decrease the likelihood that these muscles will relax to the point of blocking your airway and cause you to snore.

4. Begin a weight loss regimen. Don’t buy into the hippest latest weight loss product. Simply practice a lifestyle of healthy eating and regular exercise. Obesity greatly increases your chances of snoring. Extra body fat around the neck area has been directly linked to increased incidence of snoring. Taking off these extra pounds can become a permanent solution to help you stop snoring.

5. Invest in stop snoring dental devices to help alleviate your snoring. You may be fitted at your dentist for such a device or you may buy a similar device for much less online. These devices work by moving your jaw forward thereby increasing the space in your airway and reducing the snoring vibrations.

Snoring is more than just a nuisance at night. Snoring can be a symptom of many serious sleep and health related conditions. The need to stop snoring should be taken seriously, and acting upon your snoring problem as soon as possible is crucial. Please apply these tips to help alleviate your snoring while you determine if you need further attention from a physician.