2006-10-22 00:56:44 · 13 answers · asked by applemint_jackie 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
He should try losing a few pounds first. Excessive pounds contributes to snoring sometimes. If that doesn't work, try a sleep specialist.
2006-10-22 01:04:26 · answer #1 · answered by ..... 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Goodness do I know how you feel. My husband of 4 years snores and wakes me up all the time. I never wanted to be one of those couples that slept in different rooms but sometimes it's needed for me to get a good nights sleep. There is really nothing wrong with sleeping in different rooms from time to time. My husband is such a sound sleeper that a marching band can come through the room and he won't budge. That pisses me off. I am a very light sleeper and have become so more that we have a 18 month old daughter and a baby on the way. So some nights due to our daughter and his snoring I am awakened at least 8-10 times a night. When it gets this bad I kick him out of bed or ask him to sleep on the couch. You are still newlyweds so after a year you may feel differnt. (Just the nature of marriage nothing wrong with it) I find that on the nights we sleep apart we both get better sleep and are more likely to enjoy each others company. Now a few things may help. By trial and error I have figured out that my husbands weight is probably a major culprit. I have also found that if he eats a lot close to bed he is more likely to snore as well as if he is overtired. You will probably hear a lot about sleep apnea on here and try not to get to worked up about that unless his snoring becomes really really bad and you feel that he is gasping for air. Then worry. However, try the strips and keep a little journal and notice the nights he snores. Is he tired? Did he eat a lot before bed? Is he in a certain position? (Stomach is a great position to combat snoring) If you notice a pattern then maybe you canhelp fix it without a doctor or buying those strips or ear plugs. I am not sure that I helped but do know thatyou are not a lone. Good Luck!
2016-03-18 22:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several 'remedies':
1. If he has a cold and his nose is blocked, he may snore because of that, then nose drops can help.
2. If its not a cold, and he simply snores, then you need to note when and how he does it: does he snore only when he sleeps on his back? Then often a gentle push to get him to turn on his side may stop it until he breaks the habit of sleeping on his back. Perhaps he snores after a heavy meal, or lots of alcohol? Then you may want to see to it that he has his dinner 4 or more hours before he goes to bed, or talk to him to cut back on alcohol a few hours before going to bed. etc.
3. If none of the above, perhaps his problem is physical? Adenoids are frequently responsible for snoring,and surgical removal of adenoids should reduce the problem.
4. If none of the above, and you are sleep deprived, you can try earplugs. There are some specialty ones that measure sound reduction by decibels.
5. Of course the disadvantage of earplugs is that you won't hear any other sounds that you may want to hear (the phone, child, alarm ...), so the hardest option will be to teach yourself to sleep through it. You can do it, it will take a long time and lots of patience on your part, but where there's a will there's a way.
2006-10-22 01:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by Amber B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I snore very badly also and learning to sleep on my side was a big help. Also depending on your husbands size, sometimes losing weight can help. I was told by my physician that during my sleep the muscles relax in your throat and if you are overweight this can cause an obstruction in your breathing passage ways. This really can be a sign of Sleep Apnea and should be examined by a physician if this condition continues.
2006-10-22 01:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by Bulldog 66 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I are in the same boat. He recently began snoring about two years ago when he started really packing on the pounds. The doctor said it could be sleep apnea but in the mean time my husband has to lose his weight so they can rule that out as a factor. Also, his uvula (spelling?) is long and that's causing some problems as well. Ask his doctor to run a sleep study on him to see if he has apnea...it can lead to serious problems if it's not treated (such as heart attacks and strokes). Good luck and here's hoping we both get better sleep in the near future!
2006-10-22 01:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only a specific surgery can stop it. exess meat or bone in nasal area
causes people to snore, that's why those exess stuff must be removed.
2006-10-22 01:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by troubleshooter 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the doctor. He may have sleep apnea a potentially serious condition
2006-10-22 01:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
get him the nose strips that NFL Football players wear. thye are very effective on most cases. you can buy them in any major drug store and they are not expensive. here is a link to where you can purchase them.
2006-10-22 01:15:01 · answer #8 · answered by James F. 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get those medicence so he keep stop snorig
2006-10-22 01:00:42 · answer #9 · answered by Samantha R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a clothes pin and duct tape!
j/k - mine does too - they have to go to the dr.!!
2006-10-22 01:05:30 · answer #10 · answered by tirebiter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋