My mate snores really bad. Any suggestions?

Question

he won't use throat sprays or strips, and just won't close his mouth. he sounds like a freight train with a steam engine and my nerves can't take it anymore! i run a loud box fan as close to my ears as possible, and i play a CD with rain sounds, and his snores keep hitting a bad nerve in my ear and wakes me up and keeps me up. ear plugs make my ears echoe wierdly so i gave that up. if i sleep in another room or ask him to, he gets all depressed like he knows he isn't doing it on purpose, and i know that. i take Zantac for my heartburn and Benadryl for my allergies every night, and feel so doped up, but still offers no relief for my nerves. i can't afford to see a doctor to get medication that i also can't afford. i feel that if and when i do get a good nights sleep, i am not nearly so nervous and anxious, and that is not that often. he thinks he may have sleep apnea, but also refuses to see a doctor cause of our finances. his snoring is constant, no breaks, but is obnoxious.

i think i can borrow a humidifier, and will look for some different ear plugs. maybe try some your other ideas. thanks :) will get back to vote for best answer soon.

thought i mentioned that going to the doctor is not an option. they require payment for non-insured patients. living paycheck to paycheck with 3 kids makes it difficult. the kids are on CHIPS which is like medicaid, cost us $35 for 6 months to cover all the kids. the government/state would not approve coverage for us adults. i know this is a serious condition for him. if we take him to the ER they will only refer him to a specialist. i guess the government will cover us in another 20 years, if we make it that long. don't it sound ironic to make just over 40K/yr and not be able to afford health care?

Answer 1

get the wax ear plugs, they should help you sleep better

Answer 2

when my boyfriend starts snoring ,I point my fan at him,and when that cool breeze finally tells his brain it's cold ,he will pull the covers up to his chin and roll over like a little baby and go into a silent sleep,no more snoring.Maybe living in Iowa during this below zero weather helps(having a fan on him).I have to have air movement when I sleep,so I'm getting benefitted all around.Sometimes if I tell him,while he is sleeping he has bad breath,he will quit snoring too.(must be a subconscience thing)I hope my ideas can help,I despise snoring myself.(even though I've been told I snore sometimes too.HA HA!!)

Answer 3

This is more common everyday. We do what we can with what we have. I liked the tennis ball answer, laying on one's side does help, to a point. My sweetie and I both snore and scare each other too. Some nights I think he's gonna die just from all his own deafening noise. DO try a pair of earplugs you must rollup and squeeze into your ears. If you just stuff them in there, they won't fit right. Also, if you can get him to use a body pillow, sleeping more on his belly AND side may help. (It does for me.) We both kind of take turns bumping each other, and both have used earplugs at the same time. Honestly, if overweight, THAT in itself will make ALOT of difference. I recently lost 60lbs. and snore alot less.

Answer 4

I understand your difficulty related to your mates snoring however I would be more concerned for your mate. Chronic snoring is responsible for higher risk of stroke, certain forms of diabetes, elevated blood pressure and heart disease. Additionally, chronic snoring may be a symptom of "sleep apnea" which is a breathing obstruction caused by a collapsing of the soft tissues of the mouth and throat when the muscles of the neck and mouth begin to relax. Sleep apnea sufferers may wake up hundreds of times per night in order to start breathing again.

If your mate is suffering from chronic snoring then a physical examination by a doctor is in order. An otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat) doctor is best qualified to diagnose the problem. After examining his/her mouth and throat, the doctor may have him/her participate in a laboratory-based sleep study for further diagnosis.

Good luck!

Answer 5

I think that is sound selfish that he won't try the strips or the throat stuff. Maybe he has sleep apnea? You both can go to your local health department and they will offer assistance for the visit to see if he can get help. You could wait till he falls asleep then go in the other room. There has to be some sort of a compromise and since you are the one not getting sleep either he tries the strips of sprays or you sleep in the other room. I am so sorry that you aren't getting sleep. It is very hard. Best wishes.

Answer 6

If his snoring is as bad as you say he could has a serious medical problem! Which if it goes uncured it will lead to an early death. Make him go see a doctor to get this resolved.

*Until then you can sew a tennis ball to the back of the shirt that he sleeps in. It'll make him sleep on his side, he won't snore if he sleeps on his side.*

Answer 7

Several surgical procedures are available for treating chronic snoring. These include:
•Uvulopalathopharyngoplasty (UPPP), a surgical procedure which involves removing excess throat tissues (e.g., tonsils, parts of the soft palate) to expand the airway.
•Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) uses a surgical laser to remove part of the uvula and palate.
•Palatal stiffening is a minimally-invasive surgical technique where a laser or a cauterizer is used to produce scar tissue in the soft palate in order to stop the vibrations that produce snoring.
•Radiofrequency ablation is another technique which uses scarring to shrink the uvula and/or soft palate. A needle electrode is used to shrink and scar the mouth and throat tissues.
Alternative treatment
There are a number of remedies for snoring, but few are proven clinically effective. Popular treatments include:
•Mechanical devices. Many splints, braces, and other devices are available which reposition the nose, jaw, and/or mouth in order to clear the airways. Other devices are designed to wake an individual when snoring occurs. Patients should consult a dentist or orthodontist about these devices, as most require custom fitting. In addition, persons with certain types of gum disease or dental problems should not be fitted with oral appliances to stop snoring.
•Nasal strips. Nasal strips that attach like an adhesive bandage to the bridge of the nose are available at most drugstores, and can help stop snoring in some individuals by opening the nasal passages.
•Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Some chronic snorers find relief by sleeping with a nasal mask which provides air pressure to the throat.
•Decongestants. Snoring caused by nasal congestion may be successfully treated with decongestants. Some effective herbal remedies that clear the nasal passages include golden rod (Solidago virgauria ) and golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis ). Steam inhalation of essential oils of eucalyptus blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus ) or peppermint (Mentha x piperata ) can also relieve congestion.
•Weight loss. Snoring thought to be caused by excessive weight may be curtailed by a sensible weight loss and exercise program.
•Sleep position. Snoring usually worsens when an individual sleeps on his or her back, so sleeping on one's side may alleviate the problem. Those who have difficulty staying in a side sleeping position may find sleeping with pillows behind them helps them maintain the position longer. Other devices include a new vest designed to prevent the sleeper from lying on his or her back.
•Bed adjustments. For some people, raising the head of the bed solves their snoring problem. A slight incline can prevent the tongue from retracting into the back of the throat. Bricks, wooden blocks, or specially designed wedges can be used to elevate the head of the bed approximately 4-l6 in (10-41 cm).

Answer 8

Try aromatherapy Anti Snoring Blend. It works really well. My brother uses it and he stopped snoring. I think that he bought it on the Internet.

Answer 9

It's a shame that low income people cannot have suitable health care. If it's really an issue, I would just go ahead and seek medical advice, and worry about the bills later.

Answer 10

He should be considerate and sleep on the couch or another bed. I am a heavy snorer, teeth grinder, turner etc. I know I am the worst person to sleep beside. I usually go to sleep with the woman but the first time she wakes me up or tries to get me to stop, I get up and go sleep elsewhere. No hard feelings or offense taken on either side.

Answer 11

Two Words- PILLOW THERAPY. Just place over head and push firmly until snoring stops.