At some point, we?ve all experienced the awkwardness of trying to get to sleep while our partner snores loudly beside us. And we?ve all got our own ways of dealing with it.

For some, a gentle tap on the shoulder will quiet them temporarily and if that doesn?t work, it?s time for a harder nudge. But often, despite our attempts to silence these irritating sounds, the snoring will return after a few minutes, preventing a good night?s sleep.

The serial snorer may not realise it but as a result of snoring they can experience tiredness, headaches, fatigue, high blood pressure and lack of libido when awake.?

But that?s not all - the effects of their nighttime noises can also have adverse effects on their partner too. Tiredness, irritability, frustration and arguments can all put strain on the relationship as well as affecting the ability to carry out the simplest of tasks the following day.

Snoring occurs when the muscles in the throat become relaxed during sleep. This reduces the size of the windpipe and air is forced to pass the obstruction causing it to vibrate and therefore creating the ?snore? sound.

However, this can lead to a more severe obstruction of the airway called sleep apnoea. This can prevent a person from breathing and requires a medical consultation.

Excessive weight, alcohol consumption, tobacco, sleeping pills and sleeping on your back can all aggravate the condition. Thankfully though, there are a number of products available in Spain which can help with this common problem.??

We recommend?Somnofit and Somnolis. Both are easy to use and made from oral moldings which fit into the upper and lower jaw. They have been proven to dramatically reduce snoring.

Visiting the UK or Gibraltar soon? Try Snoreeze, a range of award winning products, including a nasal spray, oral strips and a throat spray, which are all designed to ensure a good night?s sleep for everyone.