Around 30% of the population snores while they sleep, an indication that something is obstructing the movement of air during their time of much needed rest.
Factors Contributing to Snoring
There are many factors that contribute to snoring—sleep apnoea, weak muscles, drugs—but one common habit that exaggerates the condition is smoking. Hence, people who snore really need to quit smoking if they want to have a more restful sleep for themselves and those they share the bed with. Let’s take a closer look at exactly how smoking affects snoring to further underscore the importance of giving up the habit.
A study led by Karl Franklin, MN, PhD, of the University Hospital in Umeå, Sweden found that the more people smoked, the more often they suffered from snoring and snoring-related problems. These include irritability, daytime drowsiness, low libido and difficulties with focus. The main reason that smoking contributes to snoring problems is because it irritates the upper airways of the human respiratory system. This causes inflammation and ultimately snoring. Anytime the airways are obstructed, the risk of snoring increases. Smoking continuously obstructs the airways, causing mucus blockages and damaging cilia.
Can Secondhand Smoke Cause Snoring
Second-hand smoke is just as harmful with regard to snoring as direct tobacco inhalation. Consequently, smoking can cause snoring problems for anyone in regular contact with the smoker’s environment. This alone should be cause enough for people to want to quit smoking.
The decision to quit smoking is not easy to face alone. Not only does it require great willpower and patience on the part of the smoker, it also requires support from family, friends, and especially health professionals. One health type of health professional that can really help in the quit smoking quest is Quit Smoking hypnosis. Hypnotherapists assist smokers in developing new attitudes and beliefs towards cigarettes, helping them recognize that smoking is a psychosocial habit that they has the power to control. Quit smoking hypnosis enables smokers to realize they no longer a need to attach cigarettes to positive or negative emotional experiences—they can learn to mentally detach from the existence of cigarettes altogether.
How Can Hypnosis Help Me
If you are seeking help or experiencing the frustration of being a smoker, then reach out and make contact. The Hypnotherapist Maureen Hamilton says her greatest love is to see just one more person being taken from the crutches of the cigarette companies and being free of this killing habit. You are also given a Lifetime Guarantee. This means if you ever smoke again, you can come back for another session and there is no charge to you. Maureen can be contacted on 1300 619 684 or alternatively you can make your booking online and set your date to become a non smoker for life and in only one easy session.