2006-09-01 06:57:13 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
How to Stop Snoring
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Snoring is not just a nuisance for your bedmate (or, in extreme cases, for your neighbor). It can be a sign of a serious medical disorder called sleep apnea. The first issue to address regarding chronic snoring is whether this is a symptom of sleep apnea.
Steps:
1. Are you overweight? Do you constantly feel drowsy? Do you struggle to breathe while asleep? Do you have high blood pressure? If so, consult a doctor who specializes in sleep disorders. These are all telltale signs of sleep apnea.
2. Use a single low pillow. Sleeping on too many pillows can stretch and narrow the nasal passage. If, however, you are congested, elevate the head by placing books under the mattress to encourage better drainage.
3. Try to sleep on your stomach, since snoring is less likely to occur in this position. You can buy anti-snoring pillows designed to keep snorers on their side while asleep.
4. Adopt a healthy lifestyle. Extra weight, smoking, alcohol and drugs all exacerbate snoring.
5. Review your meds. Sleeping pills, antihistamines and other medications increase snoring.
6. Consult your doctor if you suspect that allergies and nasal congestion may be causing the problem. Make sure your allergy medication is antihistamine free.
7. Try an over-the-counter nasal strip. These strips may widen the nasal passages and decrease congestion to reduce snoring.
8. Ask your dentist about using an oral appliance designed to reduce snoring.
9. Discuss the treatments for sleep apnea with a sleep-disorder specialist. These include surgery, radio-frequency treatment and a sleeping mask that aids breathing.
Overall Tips:
If you are the bedmate of a snorer, use earplugs. The loud noise may prevent you from getting restful sleep and lead to sleep deprivation.
2006-09-01 07:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by JoDe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most answerers seem to think this is a big joke, but snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, which is a very serious disorder which can bring on heart attacks as well as make you feel crappy all the time. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just overweight people who have this problem. -- my mother had it, and she was quite slender.
The "cure" is a machine (CPAP) that blows air into your nose to keep you breathing. It sounds repulsive, but it works! Most people feel much, much better after 2-3 nights on CPAP.
So it's more than annoying - anyone who snores a lot should go to a sleep specialist for diagnosis. Don't just think it will go away - it will just get worse, and it can kill you!
2006-09-01 07:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all snore. Trouble is we're asleep at the time and never hear ourselves do it. The only people who have a problem with snoring are those who sleep lightly and get woken up by their partner snoring. Try some hot cocoa before you go to bed and you'll sleep through it.
2006-09-01 07:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some causes: alcohol, eating late, fat around the neck, rhinitis.
Separate rooms is the best solution. Ultimately, divorce.
You can try "Stop Snoring" herbal spray (UK) which tightens the soft palate to help prevent it from vibrating. Menthol such as Vick's Vapour rub, can be helpful in keeping air passages open.
Things that don't work: Kicking 'em in the back, special (expensive) pillows, arguing, nasal clips, earplugs (for the victim)
forgiveness and understanding.
2006-09-01 07:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by copperyclover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the above answers are good but i have been through this for the last 43 years ,have tried every remedy under the sun. Forgot to say this is my husband I am talking about,anyway finally he had a plate fitted at the cost of £300 pounds after being told he would have to wait a year if he didn't go private ,so to save our marriage (Yes ,you can threaten divorce after 43 years AND mean it ) he went ahead and low and behold IT HASN'T WORKED. I am now looking for a good lawyer
2006-09-04 11:10:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People snore for many different reasons. Overweight people snore because the air passage can be blocked by a "heavy neck"...(MY PROBLEM).
*Breathe right nasal strips help! loosing weight helps, laying on your side can help...Similar stirps can be found at 7-11 MUCH cheaper! try those.
2006-09-01 07:05:35 · answer #6 · answered by pheonixardent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause: Obesity
Solution: Masking Tape
2006-09-01 07:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by Cat Commander 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Plug their nose prior to an inhale.
When they struggle and wake up with their eyes bugging out, Flash a high powered flashlight in their eyes and say, "BILL!!! WE GOT A LIVE ONE HERE!!!!!!! GET A STRETCHER OVER HERE NOW!!! NOW!!!! NOW!!!!!!!"
If he's male, kick him in the groin at this point, then scream... "DAMMIT BILL I'M LOSING HIM!!!!"
If a female, throw a bucket of ice water on her then proceed to tell her she'll be ok, and a stretcher is on the way, just to hang tight, it'll all be over soon.
Done properly, that should solve the snoring problem. It may present other problems... but with luck, they won't be YOUR problem.
2006-09-01 07:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by Erad 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When we went on holiday, my hubby never snored once but deafens me normally. The only thing I could put it down to was the fact that the floor of the room was on an angle, this meant that the foot of the bed was higher than the head of the bed. Try raising the foot of the bed and see if you get some kip like I did.
2006-09-01 07:03:26 · answer #9 · answered by nooka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't stand that, actually I can't stand listening to most people's problems. I probably sound mean or rude but I just have to zone out. I don't bother others with my problems and I don't like being bothered by other people's. I'm sorry but I have problems of my own, I don't need someone else's pile up.
2016-03-17 06:09:09 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋