My husband snores badly really badly!?

Question

Can anyone help me, my husband of only six months has a terrible habit of snoring, when I say snoring he sounds like Darth Vader with a severe cold...he doesn`t like me not sleeping in the same bed as him, he has bought me ear plugs...very kind of him...and tells me I`ve basically got to live with it...apart from the obvious of leaving or smothering him, does anyone have any practical suggestions please.

Answer 1

Your husband has a sleeping disorder. You should call a specialist in your area.

Answer 2

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!

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

I had this problem for many years roles reversed it was me who was doing the snoring.
I tried many items from the chemist but none worked.
Try to get him to go to the Drs,and get a refferal to a sleep clinic where they will monitor his snoring overnight.
Depending on the results will depend on the treatment.
I ended up having laser surgery to the back of my throat, hasnt stopped me from snoring but im no where near as bad now.
Also try cutting down on alcahol and lose weight if overweight as these add to the problems.
Also if he has ever had his nose broken it could be the musle that is twisted at the top of the bridge to the nose, this can also be straightened under surgery.

Answer 5

Whoa! This is not a "habit." It is a disease called sleep apnea. It can be dangerous as well as annoying, as it can damage the heart. Those nasal strips don't work for most sufferers. He needs to get to a sleep clinic to get a firm diagnosis and get a prescription for a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) machine. Surgery is seldom done for apnea anymore, as it has downsides, and CPAP just works so very well. It stops snoring 100% and enables the snorer to sleep properly, so he will feel better during the day.

CPAP has to be individualized to his own needs, so he can't buy one without a prescription. Most insurance will pay for the sleep study and the machine. (If not, you can get a good machine - with prescription - at www.cpap.com for under $400, and it's worth every penny.) Please make him an appointment to get a referral (if you need one from your primary doctor) right away, as sleep clinics often have long waits, and he needs to get this taken care of ASAP. You will sleep better; he will sleep better; and he will not risk the heart damage done by untreated apnea.

Oh, some people will tell you that only grossly overweight people have apnea. That's a myth - lots of normal-weight people have it, too.

Answer 6

Since he doesn't seem to think it's a problem, take the camcorder or tape recorder and tape him when he's asleep and play it back to him. Then tell him you can't sleep when he snores like that an insist that he go see an Ear Nose & Throat doctor. While snoring is annoying, it can also indicate other problems like sleep apnea that can be health damaging or even life threatening.

Answer 7

I have total sympathy with you. I have put with my hubbys' snoring for 20 years, and I tell you, I have never got used to it. My husband definately has sleep apneoa. He stops breathing every couple of minutes for about 40 seconds all night. He's not aware of it ( only me), but all day he falls asleep on and off, and it's not safe for him to drive distances. He was told he had polyps in his nose, which he had removed. It helped for a while, but they grow back. Is your husband overweight, because that won't help. I agree that he should go to a ENT specialist, if not for himself, then for you. I've insisted my husband goes on a diet, because the snoring drives me mad. He also had a heart attack at 49 years,so the strain of snoring can't help. You should video him snoring if he doesn't believe he's bad. It's not fair on you. Good luck.

Answer 8

You don’t need to exercise for hours on end. Short, sharp sets of exercise will produce better results in case you work hard. Get a bypassing rope, skip for two min's, do push ups for one minute, skip for two minutes, rest for just one minute. Then change the push around something else like sit ups along with do the set again. Repeat it five times and it’s an instant, effective workout that will advance results than a long function or swim.

Answer 9

If you do a search for "snoring cure" there are pages and pages of sites. Have a look at those.
I remember seeing a nose clip that goes over the top of the nose which reduced the pressure. It was advertised on TV a while ago.

Answer 10

You don’t need to exercise for long periods of time. Short, sharp sets of exercise will produce better results in case you work hard. Get a omitting rope, skip for two moments, do push ups for about a minute, skip for two minutes, rest for one minute. Then change the push around something else like sit ups and also do the set again. Repeat it five times and it’s a fast, effective workout that will improve results than a long manage or swim.

Answer 11

My hubby snores so loud, I can hear him downstairs through closed doors. Ear plugs are so uncomfortable. He was told in no uncertain terms, that to keep his wife happy, to do something about it. Marriage is making each other happy, and being worried just enough that you aren't doing so, to be considerate.I taped him...he was horrified to hear himself. Snoreze is a spray that he sprays into his throat which quietens him down.Available from the chemist for £14.00 lasting a month. My partner is overweight, so it doesn't stop it completely...but agreeing to a diet is a start.Good luck