Snoring can certainly be annoying. Did you know it is caused by the relaxation of the muscles in your throat and mouth? This relaxation causes the muscles to vibrate whenever air moves past them, creating snoring.
Snoring is caused by numerous factors including weight, sleeping position, certain illnesses and medications. Low humidity levels in your home could also be contributing to the snoring. This is because low humidity levels can irritate your airways and nasal passages. The irritation not only increases allergy symptoms, but can also intensify snoring.
A humidifier helps keep your home’s humidity at an ideal level (40-50%) and can help keep snoring at bay by moisturizing your air passages.
Continue reading to learn more about other health benefits of humidifiers and dehumidifiers.
