Snoring is not alien to us Nigerians. We all know a friend or relative who makes that, most times annoying, guttural sound from the throat while asleep. Though a totally physical occurrence, the effects on those who are 'victims' of it are more psychological than physical.

As 'mere' as snoring sounds, it has been the cause of not a few relationship hiccups and interpersonal problems. Now, why is there a need to start off with the reality that is snoring? It is so that NL readers appreciate that snoring is not to be toyed with. But more importantly, that it can (and should) be cured.

The first step is to identify which kind of snorer you are (yes, snoring has categories). There are three distinct kinds of snorers:
1. Those who snore with the mouth closed. For this class of people, the tongue is the cause of the snoring. This is easily remedied by making some changes to your lifestyle and doing some exercises. The changes to your lifestyle are that you may need to take less alcohol and bring the fatty food intake down a notch. This is because alcohol may increase your snoring by making your throat muscles relax thereby impeding the free flow of air through your nostrils. Fatty food also has a similar impact by pushing up on your diaphragm.

2. Those who snore with the mouth open. This kind of snoring Is usually caused by sinus (another fancy name for the nostrils) trouble or by a particular posture in bed. You can remedy this by changing your sleeping posture. If you snore, sleeping on your back is not really the best sleeping posture for you. Try sleeping on your side and if you are an unrepentant 'back sleeper' like me, it is recommended that you use pillows to prop yourself so you can sleep on your side.

3. Snoring from any position. Now, if you find that you still snore whichever way you sleep and whether your mouth is open or closed, then it is most probable that you are suffering from an ailment known as APNEA which is a term used to describe a state of suspended breathing. You should definitely see a doctor and have yourself thoroughly examined if you fall under this category.

I do hope this has been helpful

Thank you for reading and have a beautiful week ahead. #Insidify

(Inspiration for this piece came from a recent snoring experience with a friend and a desire to help him overcome it..and, of course, some good research notably from http://m.wikihow.com/Stop-Snoring)

This should make f.p....

The worst is that U won't even sleep,u will be wide awake listening to d sound they make. It's always annoying!

priscaoge: The worst is that U won't even sleep,u will be wide awake listening to d sound they make. It's always annoying!

shyt sound...it can make me hate one o. The ibos had a proverb on it but i believe is been phased out of era.

Sammyblaq:
shyt sound...it can make me hate one o. The ibos had a proverb on it but i believe is been phased out of era.

Lol..What's d proverb?

I never knew that someone can snore so loud that U can hear d sound from another flat..Damn!!! If am lying on dsame bed wit u n u snores,it's either I live d room 4 u or u live,it keeps me uncomfortable+awake I swear...

Thank you @sleeknick. @Priscagoe yes,it can be pretty annoying. That is why this is something you should share with that person. @sammyblaq please don't leave the room or make the person leave. The thing is the person will most likely not know that he/she is snoring. As calmly and sensitively as you can,kindly let the person know then share this piece with him/her.

insidifyguru: @sammyblaq please don't leave the room or make the person leave. The thing is the person will most likely not know that he/she is snoring. As calmly and sensitively as you can,kindly let the person know then share this piece with him/her.

brotherly my passing tru the boarding house helped me stay out of snoring. I neither leave the room or make the person leave as u stated above; i have dis 2guys dat do snore but they dont believe wen i tell them. They started believing when others came in to testify of it. At this time they know they snore and dont want to stop cos they are stucked. Bad omen

priscaoge:
Lol..What's d proverb?

I never knew that someone can snore so loud that U can hear d sound from another flat..Damn!!! If am lying on dsame bed wit u n u snores,it's either I live d room 4 u or u live,it keeps me uncomfortable+awake I swear...

hahahahaha...help my lungs oge.
'ura towa uto..ekwoweya ekwowa'. Jonsing

Sammyblaq:
brotherly my passing tru the boarding house helped me stay out of snoring. I neither leave the room or make the person leave as u stated above; i have dis 2guys dat do snore but they dont believe wen i tell them. They started believing when others came in to testify of it. At this time they know they snore and dont want to stop cos they are stucked. Bad omen

Then you need to make those guys really see why they need to stop. Please explain to them that they are not stuck at all and help them to also realise that it is not something trivial. Thanks for the comments. #Insidify

insidifyguru:

Then you need to make those guys really see why they need to stop. Please explain to them that they are not stuck at all and help them to also realise that it is not something trivial. Thanks for the comments. #Insidify

I dont think they can put a stop cos they still talk while sleeping....

Sammyblaq:
I dont think they can put a stop cos they still talk while sleeping....

Well, there's really nothing that cannot be stopped Sammy. If the guys want it bad enough, they can definitely stop it.

insidifyguru:

Well, there's really nothing that cannot be stopped Sammy. If the guys want it bad enough, they can definitely stop it.

ok still