London - After a long day, we all look forward to a good night’s sleep.
But for many couples, the bedroom quickly becomes a battleground as they wrangle over one partner’s snoring.
A study shows 41 percent of snorers tussle with their partners as they try to stop the noise.
Even an elbow in the ribs may not do the trick, and 28 percent regularly sleep in another room.
Dr Chris Idzikowski, director of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre, said: “Snoring can greatly impact sleep quality which may eventually lead to serious health problems.
“It is important the snorer and the partner work together.”
He recommended maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding alcohol late at night.
The survey of 1 134 people with a snoring partner was carried out by pharmaceutical brand Nytol.
It found 27 percent of snorers’ partners felt grouchy, 21 percent were constantly tired, and 16 percent felt less productive.
A quarter of women and four in ten men snore frequently.
The condition can be caused by problems such as nasal blockage or a floppy soft palate which vibrates as air passes over it.
Research in January suggested snoring could be an early warning sign of life-threatening issues. US academics said it may cause the arteries to thicken, which can lead to stroke and heart attack. - Daily Mail