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If you've ever tried to fall asleep when someone snore in a room, you know how easy it is to get a good night's sleep! However, you can deal with this with a few simple tips, such as noise cancellation with headphones or earplugs. If you still can't take a nap, you can help the other person reduce their snoring at night - they don't want others to lose sleep for me anyway! Snores and their victims always have a way to fix the problem!

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Prevent snoring

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   Use earplugs. This is a proven, easy and inexpensive method. You can find earplugs at pharmacies or department stores and use them at night to block unwanted sounds.
   • There are many types of earplugs made of different materials such as foam, rubber, or plastic. Be sure to follow the directions on the packaging to see where the earplugs should be positioned effectively.
   • If you are prone to ear infections, talk to your doctor before using earplugs.
   • To reduce the risk of earplugs, you should always wash your hands before handling them and regularly wash them repeatedly. Do not push the earplugs too deeply, make sure you can still hear the fire alarms and the carbon monoxide level alarm in case of an emergency.

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   Use white noise. White noise is a type of background sound, such as a TV squeaking or a fan running. This type of noise is usually unnoticeable but also pleasant. White noise can drown out the hardest of hearing snoring. You can turn on a fan, air conditioner or other electronic device to make white noise, or buy a white noise machine online.
   • If you can't find a source of white noise, look for videos and recordings online.

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   Listen to music with headphones. If you have a headset and a device like an iPod or iPhone, you already have your own noise-blocking device. Play relaxing music to drown out the snoring sounds and fall asleep.
   • Choose music that is slow and calming. The fast and noisy music, though suppressing the snoring effect, makes it harder for you to sleep.
   • If you have an account on a website like Spotify, find out if there are playlists designed specifically for sleeping.
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Method 2 of 4: Coping with sleep disruption

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   Find effective ways to cope when snoring keeps you awake. If you wake up by the sound of snoring in the middle of the night, don't be frustrated as it will make it even harder for you to fall asleep. Instead, relax with a few simple, repetitive sleep tips.
   • Do not watch the clock on the phone. Not only will you be impatient when you look at the clock ("Is it 3am?"), But the strong light emitted from the phone also makes you more awake.
   • Instead, try closing your eyes, taking a few deep, gentle breaths, sending air into your lower abdomen instead of into your stomach.

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   Change your mindset about snoring. If you think that snoring is always annoying, it becomes even more frustrating. Think of it as a soothing sound lulling you to sleep and that it will be easier to stay calm when you wake up in the middle of the night. Try to listen carefully to the snoring sound and notice the rhythm of it, and then the same annoyance will help you fall asleep.
   • This may take a little practice to work, so be patient. It will take a while to learn how to adapt to snoring.

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   Consider moving to another room. Try going to a different bedroom if you can't sleep again. If you have a living room at home, you can sleep in the living room or try sleeping on a sofa at night. If your partner snores a lot, you may want to schedule a separate bedroom for at least a few nights per week. Snoring often makes people embarrassed, so be gentle with your partner or your partner. Explain that a few good nights of sleep will give you enough energy to help them stop snoring! advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Reduce the snore of your roommate

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   Have the person snore on their side or on their stomach. Sometimes changing sleeping position also helps to reduce snoring. People can snore more if they sleep on their backs. Advise the person to lie on their side or on their stomach. This simple change can help reduce snoring.

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   Discourage the person from drinking alcohol before going to bed. Drinking alcohol, especially drinking a lot, can relax throat muscles, causing you to snore or snore more. Delicately advise your roommate not to drink before bed, especially if you have something to do the next morning. If you speak softly, they will be more than happy to follow your advice to help you rest.
   • If the other person drinks before bed, advise them to drink in moderation, such as drinking only one small glass instead of three.

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   Use a nose patch. Try pasting this product on the nose of the person who snores before going to bed to improve this. This is a less invasive method you can try just by asking your pharmacy to buy a few nasal patches and apply them.
   • Nasal patches will not work if the snoring is caused by sleep apnea.

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   Raise the head of the bed. You can help reduce snoring by raising the head of your bed. If the bed frame is adjustable, raise the head of the bed or add a pillow for the person to snore. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Seeking medical help

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   Give the snore a decongestant to treat snoring. A stuffy nose can make people snore worse, so you can try giving a snore a decongestant or spray before bed. Be sure to look for a spray that is specifically made to use at night, as sprays used during the day may not be as effective against snoring.

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   Encourage the person to snore to ask their doctor about quitting smoking. We all know that smoking habits can cause a number of health problems, including snoring. You should advise snoring to quit smoking for good health - and good for your sleep too!
   • Your doctor may recommend nicotine gum or patch to help the other person quit smoking. In addition, your doctor can also recommend support groups to help you quit smoking.

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   Take a snorer to see a doctor to rule out any underlying disease. It is possible that the snorer's loud nighttime breathing was caused by something else, such as sleep apnea. You should advise the person snoring to see a doctor to be diagnosed with potential diseases.
   • Your doctor may order X-rays or other imaging tests to check for airway problems.
   • Maybe the person who snores will be monitored with sleep. This can be done at home and have your roommate report sleep problems in the person being watched, or in a hospital for the doctor's observations.

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   Help the snoring person choose the treatment method. If the person who snores is diagnosed with an illness, treatment of the disease may help to cure the snoring. Treatment options vary from disease to disease, but may include the use of masks to assist the patient with sleeping breathing. If the problem is in the throat or airways, surgery may be able to resolve in rare cases. advertisement

Advice

• You can find white noise on YouTube. If you don't have a fan or other source of white noise, this method helps.

Warning

• Don't think that snoring is a minor nuisance. Long-term snoring can have negative health effects and should be evaluated by a medical professional.