Into the Snore Zone

The ScotsmanApril 26, 2007

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STARING bleary-eyed at the clock by your bed, you realise it's 3:30am and you've been woken by an ungodly din. You might be forgiven for believing that a rhinoceros is giving birth next to you, but no, that ear-splitting din is your partner snoring. If this sounds like a familiar scenario, you are probably one of the 15 million British adults who live with a snoring partner, losing on average two hours' sleep each night due to this unfortunate affliction.

Despite being a source of amusement, snoring is certainly no laughing matter, with a recent survey revealing 48 per cent of snorers believed snoring had adversely affected their relationship with their partners and 10 per cent admitting they have considered living separately or splitting up because of the nightly drone.

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Into the Snore Zone

And what a drone it is. The average volume of snorers is 60 decibels, about as loud as normal speech, but really loud snorers can reach 80 decibels, the level of a loud yell. It's no wonder snoring has caused some couples to divorce.

This week is Stop Snoring Week, so if you are one of the millions in the UK affected by snoring, it's time to do something about it, if not to placate your partner, then for the good of your health.

"Most people who snore do so because they are overweight, smoke or drink. However, even for people who are completely he...

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