But kicking your spouse costs you sleep. Sew a golf or tennis ball into a special pocket on the back of the snorer's pajamas. Encourage weight loss . The less fat in the throat, the less likelihood of airway constriction and snoring. Encourage allergy treatment .
Allergies make the throat swell.
Discourage alcohol within four hours of retiring . Alcohol relaxes the muscles in the throat. Discourage smoking . Smokers have chronically swollen throat tissue. Discourage sedatives .