Is there a Nobel peace Prize for the cure for snoring?

[Trek420]

Interesting. I've got really narrow sinuses because of growing up with untreated allergies, and I stay pretty well hydrated, so I don't think that's my issue. I might start sleeping with a nasal strip though. Running with one, actually being able to breathe any volume through my nose, has been such a revelation.

You may be on to something there. Knott found an article in the AJRCCM Articles in Press Published 02/20/2009 called Effects of Oropharygeal Exercises on Patients with Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Running Title; Oropharyngeal Exercises and Sleep Apnea.

It's written by a whole long list of a bunch of Doctors which in part states as their rationale for the study "Upper airway muscles function plays a major role in maintenance of the upper airway patency and contributes to the genisis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Preliminary results suggested that oropharyngeal exercises derived from speech therapy may be an effective treatment option for patients with moderate OSAS."

In other words exercises that strengthen the muscles that flare your nostrils are some of the things recommended. The article ends recommending mainly one orophayngeal muscle exercise: inhale deeply through the nose whilst flaring your nostrils, then exhale through the mouth with pursed lips (like blowing up a balloon). 5 reps in a row, 6 sets a day.

Sorta like building up your own internal nasal strips.

But don't take my word for it. See a doctor or even a speech therapist. Bring them the article