How to Drown Out Loud Snoring
Snoring is quite common, according to NOVA feel. Approximately 20 percent of adults snore when they sleep. This noise can reach a volume of up to 70 decibels---the same as rush-hour traffic. If you share a bed or a room with someone who snores, or you can hear loud snoring from a nearby bedroom, you're probably having a hard time getting a good night's sleep. You can use some simple techniques to drown out loud snoring and get back to sleeping again.
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Use a pair of earplugs that block out sounds around you. You can find these at drug stores. If you can't find a pair of earplugs that work, insomnia.net suggests asking your doctor.
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Use a set of headphones to drown out loud snoring. There are two types you can use. You can buy headphones that stop you from hearing noises around you, or you can buy headphones that connect to a radio, and use music to find peace and quiet.
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Place a fan beside your bed and turn it on if the loud snorer is in another room. A fan beside your bed "can be extremely effective in drowning out unwanted noise and allowing for peaceful sleep," according to Sleep Like the Dead.
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Move to another room in the house and close all the doors in between. Get as far away from the loud snoring as you can to drown out the noise. If the snorer is upstairs, for example, move to a room downstairs to find peace and quiet.
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