Why summer is the worst season for snorers
It is estimated that over 13 million people in the UK suffer from allergies such as hay fever. That could be bad news for you and your partner because hay fever can aggravate snoring.
According to the Sleep Foundation, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (sometimes known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea) is linked with allergic rhinitis – a condition caused by indoor and outside allergens. Hay fever is a type of allergic rhinitis.
The summer is the worst time of year for allergy sufferers. Allergens found in pollen, moulds, dust mites, and pet dander trigger a chemical release in the body that causes nasal congestion.
In turn, nasal congestion contributes to snoring. An inflamed nose makes breathing more difficult which often means people tend to sleep with their mouth open – which subsequently encourages snoring.
How does hay fever cause snoring?
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to airborne pollen – which is naturally more prevalent during the summer months. The reaction is actually a response from the immune system to help fight potential infections.
The cells that are called upon to fight infection, flood your upper airways with molecules that cause inflammation and restrict the space in the nasal passage. The inflamed space makes it more difficult to breathe through your nose.
When people with hay fever try to sleep, their throat becomes dry because air is not being breathed in through the nose. When they inhale, the air causes the soft tissues at the back of their throat to vibrate.
As they slip from light sleep to deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of their mouth and throat relax. Their tongue slips further back into their mouth. All these factors contribute to blocking their airways and causing the soft tissues to vibrate.
Because hay fever causes nasal congestion, people that suffer from allergens are more likely to snore. The vibrating tissues make their snoring louder.
How to stop snoring caused by hay fever
Although symptoms of rhinitis allergens may be evident all year round, the explosion of pollen and moisture in the air heighten the effects.
It has been suggested that reducing the number of allergens around the house will help to manage hay fever. Investing in a dehumidifier reduces the amount of moisture in the air and regular hoovering eliminates dust mites, pollen and other indoor allergens that lurk in the carpets.
The better option, however, is the Snorewizard Mouthpiece which prevents soft tissues from vibrating and allows you to breathe more naturally. This advanced device is a far more cost-effective solution than buying a dehumidifier and does not require any effort – unlike hoovering every day.
The Snorewizard Mouthpiece is a soft plastic palette which moves the jaw forward slightly and opens the airways at the back of the throat. It's ready to use straight out the box and is proven to reduce or completely stop tissues from vibrating.
If you suffer from summer allergens, don't make your night's sleep even more restless by snoring. You will probably keep your partner awake as well – then both of you will be feeling miserable and grumpy.
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