(Science Daily) For ordinary snoring, a doctor will likely discuss conservative treatment options first. Assistive devices or, as a last resort, surgery, can help reduce snoring. Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers these treatment approaches:
Lose weight: Extra bulk narrows airways, contributing to snoring.
Avoid alcohol: Alcohol consumption can cause excessive muscle relaxation. Avoiding alcohol for at least four hours before bedtime may help.
Relieve nasal obstruction: Adhesive nasal strips (Breathe Right, others) or corticosteroid nasal sprays can help reduce nasal obstruction that can contribute to snoring.
Change sleep positions: In back sleepers, the tongue can sag and narrow the airway during sleep. A doctor can suggest techniques to learn to sleep comfortably in other positions.
Stop smoking: Smoking is associated with an increased risk of snoring. People who stop have a lower rate of snoring.
Try assistive devices.
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Please do not give advice. We can best help each other by telling what works for us, not what we think someone else should do.