Snore Like A Banshee
Does the above title refer to you? If you snore like a banshee, or any other loud critter for that matter, you should really consider trying to find out why.
Here’s a true story. I used to snore so loudly that I would wake myself up and actually hear myself snore! I’m not sure if any of you have experienced the same phenomena, but if you have, I’m sure that you would have found it as disturbing as I did.
I had never before heard the noise I made, and because of this I didn’t take my snoring seriously. Sure, my wife kept on at me about it, and the fact she couldn’t stay in the same bed as me for long was evidence of the problem. But it wasn’t until I actually heard it for myself that I started to worry.
I can only describe it as a loud wailing sound really. How anyone in the house got any sleep at all I don’t know.
At the time I awoke my mouth was wide open, like I was trying to eat a pork pie or something. I was actually screaming….like a banshee!
So, if you have ever woken yourself and heard yourself physically snore, and your mouth is wide open at the time, you can assume that you are a “mouth snorer”.
What is a mouth snorer?
Well, pretty much as described really. You snore through your mouth. We are designed to breath through our nasal passageways while we sleep. If these passageways are obstructed in any way, such as when you have a cold, the mouth takes over. Your snoring becomes deafening.
Trying to stop nature taking it’s path can be difficult. One such way is to use what is called a chin strap.
This item is a neoprene strap that is designed to wrap around the chin and the back of the head, and effectively clamp your mouth shut at night. It’s not pretty. You will not look very attractive in it so don’t expect your wife to clambering all over you at bedtime.
It is however very easy to fit and wear, not too expensive and not in any way intrusive. It is a machine washable item and folds up compactly for storage when not in use.
Many people have reported significant success with this device. They have also reported that after a few nights they are not even aware of it’s presence. So it must be fairly comfortable.
So if you snore like a banshee and are concerned that you may be a mouth snorer, it’s definitely worth considering investing in one of these. There are many different types and sizes available all over the internet.
