, large tonsils or large uvula), obstructed
nasal airways when the nose is congested due to a cold or allergies, anatomical problem within the airway, obesity etc. Snoring can often be alleviated by increasing humidity in bedroom, taking care of any allergies, doing regular exercise, reducing weight, sleeping on to side (rather than back), by avoiding smoking, alcohol and sleeping pills. It can also be controlled with over-the-counter antisnoring devices such as Breathe Right nasal strips.