Alcohol and Snoring

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Alcohol can cause snoring; as it depresses the central nervous system which causes the muscles to relax, as well as the throat tissues. Alcohol can also impair the brains ability to arouse a person to breathe again, if a person has obstructive sleep apnea.

Top Resources on Alcohol and Snoring

British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association: Alcohol and Sedatives
Treat Snoring: Ways to Stop Snoring-Lifestyle Changes
StopDrinkingAdvice.org: Could Alcohol Be Causing Your Snoring?
Alcohol.org: Alcohol and Sleep
Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Snoring Causes
Mayo Clinic: Self Care for Snoring

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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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