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What Are the Best Remedies for Snoring?

03/28/2025

Are you a snorer? It might make you feel better to know that roughly 25% to 50% of adults in the U.S. snore regularly, according to the American Medical Association. But that might not be much comfort to a partner who has trouble sleeping due to your snoring. Or you might be self-conscious about this behavior. Either way, it’s possible to reduce snoring — once you know what’s causing it. We’ll take a closer look at potential causes and the top remedies for it!

What Causes You to Snore?

Blocked airway passages and relaxed throat muscles create noisy vibrations when you sleep. But why does this occur? You might snore for any of the following reasons:

• Sleep apnea
• Nasal congestion
• Inflammation in your adenoids or tonsils
• Obesity
• Abnormalities with jaw or mouth structures
• Drinking or smoking

The best remedies for snoring depend on why it’s happening. The following are some of the most effective ways to help reduce it.

Lifestyle Changes to Ease Snoring

You can make a few changes to your routine or lifestyle to help you snore less, such as:

• Losing excess weight to reduce fat tissue in your throat
• Sleeping on your stomach or side instead of on your back
• Giving up smoking
• Avoiding alcohol before going to bed
• Wearing nasal strips to open your airways while you sleep

However, lifestyle changes may not be enough to stop it altogether. You may need to explore other remedies, such as medications and/or medical care.

Medications for Snoring

What kinds of medicines help with this? Again, it partly depends on the cause. If you snore from nasal congestion due to allergies or other sinus or respiratory issues, decongestants or antihistamines may be helpful. These helps ease congestion, opening up nasal airways.

Nasal corticosteroid sprays might offer relief if you have breathing issues while sleeping. Some are available over-the-counter, but others require a prescription.

Medical Treatments to Reduce Snoring

What if lifestyle adjustments and medications aren’t enough? This can happen if you snore due to sleep apnea or other conditions. In this case, you may need to explore medical treatments, such as:

• CPAP Machines: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines for sleep apnea keep airways open during sleep to prevent snoring and interrupted breathing.
• Corrective Mouthpieces: Custom-made dental or oral appliances that shift the position of your soft palate, tongue, and jaw to help your airways stay clear during sleep
• Injection Snoreplasty: Minimally invasive procedure that involves injecting a hardening agent into your upper palate to reduce snoring if it’s not caused by sleep apnea
• Corrective Surgery: Procedures that help keep upper airways open during sleep to prevent breathing pauses and decrease snoring
• Inspire Therapy: This treatment keeps the airway open, helping to reduce or eliminate snoring by addressing the root cause of blocked airways, all without the need for bulky machines or masks.

Schedule an Appointment for Snoring Treatment

Are you trying to find ways to snore less — or stop it altogether? At Coastal Ear, Nose, and Throat, we can help you figure out why this is happening and how to treat it. Book a visit with us online for treatment!