Is your snoring partner a nose whistler or a wall shaker? Why it matters...

If you or someone you sleep with snores – the type of snore is important...

People snore for different reasons and identifying the trigger could help you find the right silencer. Here are some common types and the best defense:

• The Pig in a Trough: This is a throaty, snorting snore – strong and steady. Being overweight is the most common culprit. Losing weight should be a priority but in the meantime, an anti-snore pillow may help. 

• The Nose Whistler: This snorer may have a nose defect such as a deviated septum or nasal polyp. Nasal strips or spray may help and there’s also a good chance sleeping on one side is quieter than the other.

• The Wall Shaker: This is ultra-loud snoring and can be heard in the next room. This snore is also often accompanied by long silences and restless sleep. There’s a good chance the Wall Shaker has sleep apnea. The best apprach here is CPAP device or mouth guard.

• The Darth Vader: This is a raspy, throaty snore and is usually coming from someone slim and fit. This snore can usually be blamed on a weak or small chin. A mandibular advancement device may help. This is a type of mouth contraption that brings the lower jaw forward a bit while you sleep.