The summer holidays are in full swing and many of us are jetting off for a well-earned break. If your snoring comes with you, a relaxing trip can quickly turn into sleepless nights and grumpy mornings. Whether you’re sharing a hotel room with friends or a bed with your partner, understanding what causes snoring whilst travelling can help you regain control of your sleep.
From cabin air to time-zone changes, let’s explore how travel and jet lag can make snoring worse and the simple ways you can minimise it.
What causes snoring to increase on holiday?
There are several reasons why snoring seems louder or more frequent when you’re abroad. For starters, long flights and dry cabin air can irritate your throat and nasal passages, which are key players in what causes snoring. Add in late-night meals, alcohol and disrupted sleep from jet lag, and your airway is more likely to narrow or become blocked, which is a recipe for noisy nights.
Changes in your sleep routine also play a role. Jet lag throws your body’s circadian rhythm off balance, reducing sleep quality and increasing the chances of waking up tired (and waking your partner up, too).
How to keep it quiet
Snoring typically occurs when air can’t move freely through your nose or throat as you sleep. This makes the surrounding tissue vibrate, creating that snoring sound. Understanding what causes snoring will help you target the problem with the right solution.
If nasal congestion is the culprit, air travel or changes in climate can make it worse. Dry or blocked nasal passages force you to breathe through your mouth, increasing snoring. A great travel-friendly fix? The Snoreeze snoring with congestion range instantly opens your nasal passages to help you breathe freely, which is ideal after a long-haul flight.
Don’t forget to pack your anti-snoring essentials
Before you board your flight, stock up on your snoring solutions. Snoreeze Throat Spray and Oral Strips are now available in travel-size bottles, exclusively at WHSmith Travel stores in UK airports. Lightweight and cabin-bag friendly, they’re a no-fuss addition to your hand luggage and offer up to 8 hours of relief.
The Oral Strips dissolve gently on your tongue, targeting what causes snoring by hydrating and tightening soft tissue. The Throat Spray, on the other hand, coats the throat with a soothing layer, reducing tissue vibration and keeping snoring at bay.
Allow the SoundSleep app to help whilst you’re away
Pairing Snoreeze products with the SoundSleep app gives you an extra layer of support whilst you travel. This free app records and analyses your snoring, helping you monitor progress and track improvement. It’s also perfect for adjusting your routine when jet lag hits, with features that log your lifestyle habits and help you stay on top of what causes snoring and sleep disruptions.
Sleep well, wherever you are
Snoring doesn’t have to follow you on holiday. By knowing what causes snoring and being prepared with targeted products and digital tools like the SoundSleep app, you can enjoy peaceful nights, whether you’re on a beach, in a bustling city or at 30,000 feet.
Ready for take-off? Visit a WHSmith Travel store before your flight and grab your travel-size Snoreeze essentials. Sleep well and make the most of your holiday, wherever your next adventure takes you.
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