“I don’t snore”, “my husband doesn’t let me sleep with his snoring”, “I have to wake up my partner to stop snoring”. Surely you have heard, read or even said some of these phrases, haven’t you?… These sounds we produce when sleeping are quite strange and it is worth getting to know them a little better. Therefore, below we invite you to learn several curious and interesting facts about snoring.
Characteristics of snoring that will catch your attention
It is more than likely that you know that those who sleep on their backs are more likely to snore than those who sleep on their side or stomach. However, there are other more than interesting features that are worth knowing about these annoying night noises.
Researchers indicate that there are three main factors for a person to snore. They can be developed in one, two or all three together. Those who snore in sleep are generally because:
- They are overweight.
- They smoke.
- They drink alcohol.
So, if you don’t want to look like a rhinoceros or a hippopotamus while you sleep, you’d better start taking care of your figure, diet and exercise, quit smoking, and try to consume less wine at dinner. And best of all, these changes in three habits can improve your life by 100%, not only when it comes to snoring.
Other culprits of having to hear your husband or girlfriend snoring at night are allergies and nasal problems. Of course, this is why it is more likely to snore in winter or spring than in summer. Firstly, because when it’s cold we get sicker (our nose is stuffed more) and secondly, because along with flowers and warmer days, pollen appears and with it seasonal allergies . All this makes the “perfect combo” that can be expanded if we add any of the three factors that were mentioned above.
The volume of snoring can be between 50 and 100 decibels or decibels. This may seem strange, but it’s the same noise that a pneumatic drill makes. How can we not want to go overboard if our partner snores! It’s like you have a construction site very close to your ears or next door!
Did you know that there is a Snoring Association? That’s right, and it’s in England (you can see that they snore a lot there). According to this organization, sleeping with someone who snores can cost us two years of lost sleep throughout life, as well as cause sleep apnea, bad mood, irritability, concentration problems and nightmares. All this could be added to the list of divorce causes. That’s right, because it is proven that if one of the two in the couple snores, there is a greater chance of separation (another vote to sleep in separate beds and rooms, say those who support this motion).
The next time you meet your parents for lunch on Sunday, ask them if they snore. Why? Because snoring is hereditary. 70% of those who snore have parents who also snore, as well as close relatives such as uncles or grandparents.
It is often thought that men snore more than women… This is… 100% real! However, the difference is not as abysmal as we think. 40% of men snore and 30% of women snore. So, it is no longer worth blaming the husband or boyfriend in front of family or friends who is making those annoying noises at night, because they may respond that you do it too.
Continuing with the percentages, 45% of adults snore at least once a week and 25% do so between two and three times a week. Another curious fact indicates that a large number of people do not “accept” that they snore. As if they could realize it while they are sleeping, right? (or perhaps they snore so loudly that they wake up themselves).
If you have young children and you notice that one of them snores a lot at night, consult your doctor. You may be showing that you are suffering from hyperactivity or attention disorders. And if it is an isolated case, it may be a nasal congestion or that you are very tired from the activities you do daily. There are people who snore from the time they are babies, but the noise is almost imperceptible in the first months of life. Although, then it is increasing.
Although there is no relationship between the origin or country of residence and snoring, it has been confirmed that Italians are the Europeans who snore the most. If you’re traveling to this beautiful country, it might be a good idea to pack a couple of earplugs. Or make sure that the walls of your room are thick.
An accidental discovery showed that singing decreases snoring when sleeping. The credit goes to a British choir director, who suffered for many years from the unbearable sounds of her husband. She proposed that he perform a vocalization routine 20 minutes a day. She contacted a doctor who specializes in complementary techniques to help her. They conducted a study with 20 volunteers for three months, with more than positive results. Singing exercises improve and strengthen the vocal cords and throat, preventing air from passing harder and causing snoring.
Source: Better with Health
