How to Make Someone Stop Snoring

A snoring bed partner can mean a restless night. Sometimes the only way to get relief is to stop the person from snoring. Snoring happens for several reasons, some of which might only be temporary or occasionally. Other forms of snoring are constant and disturb the entire house. Sometimes stopping the snoring will require trying different methods and experimenting to find something that works. Stopping the snoring might take a long time, or can be a simple fix.

Instructions

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  Help the person start a weight loss program, especially if he is obese or overweight. Losing just a few pounds can dramatically prevent snoring. A weight loss program should include both exercise and diet and nutrition.

• 2

  Put an extra pillow under the person's head. Prop up her head about 4 inches to keep the air passages open and to prevent soft tissue from falling into the airway that causes snoring.

• 3

  Roll him over on his side or wake him up and ask him to roll over. Falling asleep in a flat position can cause snoring because the tongue and soft tissue rest against the back of the throat.

• 4

  Give the person a nasal decongestant if a stuffy nose is the problem. Nasal congestion can cause snoring.

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  Purchase stop snoring products like strips to put on the bridge of the nose to hold it open or spray in the nasal cavity to stop snoring. These products work for some customers.