Alcohol consumption can worsen snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea by relaxing upper airway muscles and tissues, warns experts. To prevent snoring, one should avoid alcohol, stop smoking, sleep on their side, maintain a healthy weight, elevate their pillow or try snoring treatments.
Alcohol consumption before bedtime is commonly associated with snoring. Often dismissed as a minor annoyance, snoring can have a significant impact on the quality of sleep, not just for the snorer but also for their bed partner. But what is it about alcohol that exacerbates snoring? Science suggests that the effects of alcohol on the … Read more