“A 100% natural tip that is a win-win” according to the sleep specialist.
Snoring is an extremely common problem: 40 to 60% of men snore compared to 25% of women in France. These light or powerful, hoarse or whistling, regular or intermittent noises are inconvenient for the snorer (sleep disorders, sleep apnea, higher cardiac risk, etc.), but also for the partner who generally has disturbed sleep. Mandibular advancement device, nasal retractor, anti-snoring spray… There is no shortage of solutions to stop snoring. But sometimes, it is not enough.
Asked about the American version of the media StylistDr. Nerina Ramlakhan, sleep specialist and professional physiologist, shared her 100% natural tip that would (almost) work for sure and allow you to sleep well next to someone who snores.According to the Sleep Foundation, just because disruptive sounds like a door slamming or snoring are loud doesn’t mean they wake you up. Rather, it’s the change in the consistency of the sound, from soft to loud, that interrupts sleep,” explain The expert tells a reader who is woken up every morning around 5am because of her husband’s excessive snoring.
“To quickly solve the problem, I suggest you install a fan in the room […]. Placing a fan in the room should produce a source of white noise (a sound that allows you to isolate yourself from the environment and its parasitic noises, editor’s note)creating a sound blanket that masks these sudden changes in consistency and minimizes the intrusion of background noise. Plus, several studies have shown that white noise can help people fall asleep faster, so it’s a win-win.” she continues.
The specialist suggests turning on your fan on low to avoid drying out your eyes, throat and sinuses and placing it away from you so that you don’t have air directly on your body or face. And cleaning your device regularly to remove any dust that settles on it. Generally speaking, changing a few lifestyle habits is often enough to reduce snoring (stop smoking, avoid alcohol, drink enough, eat well, exercise, lose weight if you are overweight, etc.). However, if they persist or are accompanied by other symptoms (headaches, irritability, shortness of breath), it is advisable to consult your doctor.