Did you know that snoring and acid reflux are often connected? Both conditions can disrupt your sleep, leaving you groggy, irritable and more prone to health problems over time. If you’ve ever woken up with a sore throat, chest discomfort or the taste of acid in your mouth, you may already know the discomfort of acid reflux. Understanding how the two overlap could help you tackle both and finally get the restful nights you deserve.
The link between snoring and acid reflux
Snoring and acid reflux often go hand-in-hand. Acid reflux (or gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD) occurs when stomach acid escapes up into the oesophagus during the night. This backflow can irritate the airway and cause inflammation, making snoring worse. At the same time, loud snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can increase pressure in the chest, which encourages stomach acid to move upwards.
It’s a cycle that’s easy to miss but hard to break: reflux can make you snore and snoring can make your reflux worse. Over time, both conditions can also reduce sleep quality and impact your overall health.
How it can impact your health
Leaving snoring and acid reflux untreated doesn’t just lead to restless nights. Acid reflux has been linked to long-term issues like oesophageal damage and an increased risk of asthma. Snoring, especially when linked to OSA, can raise your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. Together, these problems can affect your energy levels, concentration and even your mood.
That’s why it’s so important to treat the root causes rather than just coping with the symptoms. By managing one condition, you can often improve the other.
Practical tips
The good news? Simple lifestyle changes can help ease snoring and acid reflux:
- Avoid heavy meals before bed. Lying down after eating makes it easier for acid to rise into your throat. Try to eat your evening meal at least 2-3 hours before bedtime.
- Sleep on your side. Sleeping on your back increases the chance of acid reflux and encourages your airway to collapse, making snoring worse.
- Elevate your head. Using extra pillows or a wedge pillow can help prevent acid from moving upwards and reduce airway blockages.
- Limit alcohol. Alcohol relaxes the throat muscles and triggers reflux, making you more likely to snore.
- Stay hydrated. A dry throat can make snoring worse and also worsen irritation from reflux.
How Snoreeze can help
Alongside lifestyle changes, Snoreeze products are designed to target the root causes of snoring.
- Snoreeze Throat Spray, Oral Strips and Lozenges: These help to lubricate and tighten the soft tissue at the back of the throat, reducing vibrations that cause snoring.
- Snoreeze Nasal Spray, Nasal Strips and Dilator: Perfect if your reflux is triggering congestion, these products help keep nasal passages open for clearer breathing.
- Snoreeze Oral Device: For louder snoring or mild to moderate OSA, the Oral Device repositions the jaw to help prevent airway collapse.
Pairing your Snoreeze product with the free SoundSleep app allows you to track your snoring patterns, monitor lifestyle triggers like heavy meals or alcohol, and see which remedies work best for you.
Taking the next step
Snoring and acid reflux might seem like two separate problems but they’re often more connected than you think. By making small changes and using the right snoring relief, you can break the cycle and finally reclaim your nights.
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