About 37 million adults snore regularly, according to the National Sleep Foundation, resulting in poor snooze quality for their bedmates and
themselves. Men are more likely to saw away, and snoring tends to
worsen with age. "The sound comes from vibrations made as you breathe
through narrowed airways while sleeping," says Breus. Congestion is
often a trigger; so is drinking alcohol close to bedtime. Even sleeping
on your back can be to blame, which is why nonsnoring partners often
roll (or push!) the snorer over to get some peace and quiet. If
addressing these issues doesn't help, have your partner check in with a
sleep doctor. Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, a serious but
treatable condition that causes breathing to stop several times per
night. In the meantime, Breus suggests the snore-free partner drown out
the buzz by surrounding their ears with a wall of pillows. "The sound
will bounce back in the other direction, reducing the noise enough so
you're more likely to drift off," he says.
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