Can snoring be prevented?
Mild or occasional snoring may be helped by: • a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and proper diet • losing weight • avoiding tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and antihistamines before bedtime • avoiding alcohol at least four hours before bedtime • avoiding heavy meals at least three hours before bedtime • establishing regular sleeping patterns • sleeping on your side • tilting the head of the bed up about 4 inches Heavy or chronic snoring may require medical care.