One in 10 said the embarrassment of snoring had stopped them sleeping with a new partner. And one in five of those with partners said snoring had had a negative impact on their relationship. Famous people renowned for their snoring include Winston Churchill, Michael Douglas, film director Ken Russell, and TV pundit John McCririck.
Former US President Teddy Roosevelt's snoring was so bad that when he stayed in a Washington hospital all the other patients had to be relocated to a different floor so that they could sleep. Chris Idzikowski, a sleep expert from Edinburgh Sleep Centre, said: "Modern lifestyles can be blamed for this increase in snoring, with boozing and unhealthy eating to blame. "Our research shows that although snoring is often made fun of, it's a real problem that can have important effects on our wellbeing and lifestyle.
"Apart from lack of sleep and tiredness, snoring can cause intimacy issues and put an unnecessary strain on relationships. "But there are a number of things people can do to prevent and/or reduce snoring." Snoring can often be caused by reduced airflow to the nasal passages, so sleeping with your head raised off the mattress, or on your side or stomach can help.
Losing weight, and cutting alcohol consumption can also work for some people. The survey identified five distinct types of snorer: The Snorter (18%): Distinguished by a rapid blowing of air through the nostrils and mouth, similar to the sound of a horse snorting. The Snorchestra (12%): Typified by long, low snores that gradually build into a deafening crescendo.
The McEnroe (10%): Distinguished by violent grunting sounds, similar to the noise made by tennis stars when competing. The Walrus (8%): Typified by continuous groaning noises when sleeping. E-mail this to a friend One in 10 said the embarrassment of snoring had stopped them sleeping with a new partner.
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