Independent & evidence-based · A trusted source of snoring information since 2003

Snoring is common. It isn't something you just have to live with.

Around half of adults snore at some point. The internet is full of miracle cures — most don't work. CureSnore explains what causes snoring and what published research says actually helps, with every claim referenced.

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Online since 2003 — over two decades of snoring information Fully referenced — citations to peer-reviewed research on every article Independent — no products to sell you

Understand your snoring first

The right fix depends on why you snore. Start here.

Start here

What causes snoring?

The anatomy of a snore — and the nine risk factors that make it louder and more frequent.

Important

Snoring vs sleep apnoea

Most snorers don't have sleep apnoea — but most people with sleep apnoea snore. How to tell the difference.

Health

Is snoring bad for you?

What research says about heavy snoring, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health.

Red flags

When to see a doctor

The warning signs that mean your snoring deserves a professional assessment — and what a sleep study involves.

Women

Snoring in women

Women snore nearly as much as men — and are far more likely to go undiagnosed. Menopause, pregnancy and more.

Children

Snoring in children

Regular snoring in a child is never just cute. What parents should know, and when to ask for help.

Then fix it — with what actually works

Every treatment on this site is graded by the strength of its evidence.

The complete guide

How to stop snoring

Every proven option, from tonight's quick wins to medical treatments — ranked by evidence.

Strong evidence

Lifestyle changes

Weight, alcohol and smoking: the three levers with the biggest, best-proven effect on snoring.

Simple & free

Sleeping position

Why back-sleeping makes snoring worse and how positional therapy performs in trials.

Devices

Anti-snoring devices

Mouthguards, tongue retainers and chin straps — which are backed by clinical guidelines, and which aren't.

Exercises

Mouth & throat exercises

Myofunctional therapy can halve snoring intensity in trials. The full routine, plus the singing and didgeridoo studies.

Honest review

Natural remedies

Essential oils, honey, humidifiers, acupressure rings: what the evidence really shows. Spoiler: mostly, it doesn't.

Snoring science is moving fast

The last three years have produced the first drug approved for sleep apnoea, a second implantable nerve stimulator, phase-3 results for a nightly anti-apnoea pill, and smartwatches cleared to screen for the condition. We track the developments that matter.

Read the latest snoring & sleep apnoea research →

Sharing a bed with a snorer?

Partners of heavy snorers lose about an hour of sleep a night. You have options too.

The partner's guide to living with a snorer

Practical, tested strategies — and how to get your snorer to take it seriously without a nightly row.

Snoring FAQ

Quick, straight answers to the questions people actually ask about snoring.

Snoring: the numbers

How many people snore, how loud it gets, and how many snorers have undiagnosed sleep apnoea.