How To! How To Stop Snoring
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Oct 28, 2025 Journalist Andrew Zaleski takes a deep dive into snoring after his wife's complaints pushed him to investigate the causes and remedies. He shares fascinating insights on snoring mechanics, the role of genetics and health factors, and his personal experiment with various anti-snoring devices. Andrew breaks down home sleep studies, details the pros and cons of CPAP, and explores behavioral fixes like sleep position adjustments. He also highlights the emotional toll snoring can take on relationships, encouraging listeners to address persistent snoring with professional help.
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Wake-Up Call From A Partner
- Andrew Zaleski discovered his snoring only after his wife repeatedly complained and once poked him awake.
- He had fast sleep onset and was unaware of how loud his snoring sounded to others.
Airway Collapse Explains Snoring
- Snoring happens because airway tissues relax and collapse during sleep, causing them to vibrate.
- Think of the airway like an accordion closing when muscles and tissues fall on each other.
Biology Shapes Snoring Risk
- Anatomy, obesity, and hormones affect snoring risk; estrogen helps keep airway muscles firmer.
- Men snore more partly because they have less estrogen, which reduces airway support.
