My partner snores, but more worrying is the fact that he frequently stops breathing....sometimes for up to a minute before taking a gasp. I have managed to get used to the snoring but I often don't sleep properly because I am listening out in case he doesn't breath. Then I nudge him to try and get him to take a breath.
We are in Switzerland where he is a contractor. He is reluctant to take any time off work because he doesn't get paid for it, does anybody know of a cure which does not involve surgery (he will not consider an operation).
I have heard that there are sleep clinics which can monitor your sleep and then fit you with a device which keeps your airways open?
I am terrified that he will either stop breathing alltogether, or suffer brain damage through lack of oxygen.
This is a serious question. Serious answers only please!
2006-08-06 21:05:31 · 17 answers · asked by Copper 4 in Health ➔ Men's Health
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2006-08-07 12:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by steve_0524 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your partner has something called Sleep apnea. which basically means that he has an obstruction in his respiratory tract that causes him to stop breathing at some point during his sleep so he has to take a gasp to catch his breath. this is a serious issue that should not be neglected because his sleep becomes disturbed and he will be very tired during the day and sometimes fall asleep while driving or something. there is a device called a CPAP which is like a face mask to keep the airway open during sleep, some people just love it and are happy to discover it and some find it bothersome during sleep but it does improve sleep and thus quality of life. and it is non surgical so why not give it a shot?
2006-08-06 21:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by Alyssa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father has this... he did go for an operation but it didn't work. It may be caused by being overweight, so maybe if your partner needed to lose a few pounds, that would help? If not, maybe a clinic would be a good idea. I think it is very rare for someone to stop breathing altogether in their sleep, but a minute seems a bit extreme; for my dad he only stops for about 20 seconds before he gasps.
I'm sorry you're not sleeping well, it can take it's toll. Maybe you could use this as a bit of leverage to persuade your partner to see a doctor.
I wish you the best of luck!
2006-08-06 21:17:43 · answer #3 · answered by Rox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can be serious. It most likely is a condition called sleep apnea. Periods of not breathing during sleep. The only thing I can suggest besides a Dr. advice (recommended) is a product called Breathe-Right nasal strips. In theory, a metal strip in a Band aid which is placed across the bridge of the nose, opening the nostrils.
2006-08-06 21:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He won't stop breathing altogether. The body has a mechanism that stops this. However, the lack of oxygen and lack of sleep can cause long term problems and he needs to get this treated.
As a short term solution, sew a tennis ball into the back of his pyjamas so he sleeps on his side and can't roll over onto his back. This will help you get some sleep as well!
2006-08-06 21:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your partner has sleep apnea--I had the same symptoms myself-I was to the point of falling asleep standing up & was in denial when others told me i was doing it .--He will have to spend a night in a sleep apnea clinic with dozens of monitors gluded to his skin so the doctors can deturmon how bad his situation is.--The end result will be a CPAP machine (A 12"x12"x3"machine that sits by the bed with a 6 foot long hose connected to a face mask that covers only his noise.)---It basicly forces him to breath through his noise .--The snoring will stop --he will not stop breathing in his sleep anymore--He'll sleep a lot better.
2006-08-06 22:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a condition known as sleep apnoea, a serious respiratory system, he should see a Dr. there is a machine he may be given to make sure he is oxygenated through the night.
Also he will be checked to find the cause.
if he doesn't take the time to see a Dr. he may have serious complications such as stroke and mortality!
Sorry to be blunt, depending on the cause, that will determine the succesful treatment
2006-08-08 03:48:47 · answer #7 · answered by DOC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like he as sleep apnea if your man is overweight the fat around is neck is stopping him from breathing. is he sleepy in the day cos this is usually the main thing you find because people with sleep apnea have disturbed sleep it catches up with them. you need a cpap machine for your husband this forces air through his nose and makes him breathe better. get him help if left untreated it can be fatal
2006-08-09 04:17:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a respiratory therapist... sounds as if he has sleep apnea... I suggest making an appointment with a pulmonologist, who will have him undergo a sleep study to determine this... if he does, the treatment is simple .. a machine called c pap....
2006-08-06 21:11:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably has Sleep apnea. He could look into getting a CPAP machine.
2006-08-06 21:10:23 · answer #10 · answered by Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋