Nothing is quite as frustrating as trying to sleep and hearing 
the guttural sounds of your loved one next to you snoring. It 
was supposed to be for better or for worse, but no one told 
you anything about endless nights of being woken up by the 
frustrating sounds, the bags under your eyes that would follow, 
and the necessity for you to consume five cups of coffee a day 
just to stay awake. As bad as snoring may be for the person who 
has to listen to it, it can also negatively affect the person 
doing it. People who snore tend to get a less restful night's 
sleep and will feel more fatigued throughout the day.

So is there a way to get your partner to stop snoring, or will 
you have to resort to separate bedrooms in order to get the 
much-needed sleep that you have been deprived of? Don't give up 
hope just yet. Snoring is indeed a problem, but it's a problem 
that can be dealt with if you know where to look for the 
solution. From herbal remedies to simple comforts, there are 
numerous remedies that can help your partner stop snoring and 
can help you get the sleep you need.

The not-so-wonderful sounds of snoring are produced by the soft 
palate's vibrations. The soft palate is a flap of muscular 
tissue that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or 
speaking. The soft palate usually vibrates irregularly when 
there are conditions that are interfering with one's ability to 
breathe through the nose. Allergies, colds, and blocked airways 
are common causes of the condition. Sometimes snoring can be 
caused by a serious condition, but usually snoring can be 
treated with simple preventative measures. 

Since snoring is most common when lying on the back, sometimes 
getting your partner to stop snoring is as easy as asking them 
to roll over and sleep on their side. At other times, the remedy 
may be much more elusive. Sometimes adding a humidifier to the 
room will aid in moisturizing the airways and will help reduce 
snoring symptoms since a dry throat can contribute to soft 
palate vibrations. 

There are also sprays and nose strips that one can use to 
prevent snoring, though these methods are not as effective as 
some other widely-available methods have proven to be. One of 
the best remedies for persistent snoring is the use of a "memory 
foam" pillow that will properly support the shoulder, neck and 
head areas. Since improper support of these areas can restrict 
airflow, a quality pillow can work wonders literally overnight. 

If the above remedies don't eliminate the snoring problem, 
there could potentially be a more serious condition causing your 
partner to snore and an appointment with a physician should be 
made to determine the underlying cause of the condition.