Any solutions for snoring ?

Question

tryed all the sprays and so-forth ...nothing helps

serious answers please (",)

Answer 1

use a strip of duck tape over your mouth!!!! lol

Answer 2

There are two things you can try.
Keep the individual that is snoring off of their back, this is when snoring is the worse. If they lay on their right or left side or their stomach they more than likely will either not snore or not snore as much.
Second thing would be to give the offender a decongestant 30 minutes before they fall asleep, this will help clear their nasal passages. Try something like Drixoral, break it in half though before taking it (but take the whole thing- just a little tip)
With regards to sleeping off of their backs, you can always try having the offender sleep in a recliner with the back raised a little.
And if none of these ideas help, there's always a MALLET !
Good Luck

Answer 3

I have sleep apnea. And it is a big problem. I didn't even know that I snored. My husband mentioned it but he said it was very loud. I just couldn't sleep at night, toss & turn. So eventually, I started sleeping on the couch since I was the one with the problem. When you have sleep apnea, you actually stop breathing but with the CPAP machine you have a constant flow of air which keeps you breathing. I think it would help you to have this test performed. You are in a room, sort of like your bedroom so you can relax. I stopped breathing an average of 2 minutes , 10+times per hour. So of course it was an average of at least 20 minutes per hour. It will help you sleep better, you will quit snoring and you will feel refreshed the next morning. Good Luck.

Answer 4

if it's from your nose, then make sure you blow it before bed and use some of those tapes which hold open the nasal airways, however, most snoring comes from the throat, after too much lager, being overweight, or acid reflux from both of the above burning your throat - so, number 1. lose weight, 2. get your throat checked out by a doc and 3, hold off on the alcohol for a week or two, see if that helps.
Good luck

Answer 5

Sometimes enlarged tonsils or adenoids can be a cause of snoring. i would recommend an ENT consult. Is the snoring causing you to stop breathing at night? You may want to consider having a a "sleep study " perfromed at a local hospital.(Ask the community liason at the hospital which doc is certified in "sleep studies"- usually its an ENT or resp MD). Good luck
For OTC solution- "BreathRite strips( probably work better than duct tape), can try decongestants like pseudofed (Afrin nasal spray) or antihistamines (Benadryl), may all help reduce the swelling of the tissues responsible for "snoring"- Good luck.

Answer 6

Avoid drinking alcohol, eating heavy meals at least 4 hours before going to sleep. Nasal passages can be kept clear using a humidifier, inhaling steam, nasal strips and nasal sprays. A continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) machine may also help, but it is available only on prescription.More remedies
and details at http://nosleep.in/snoring.html

Answer 7

There are different types of snoring (was news to me until I wondered why the sprays etc. weren't working).

These exercises have helped me (not to be done in public!):
http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/snoring.htm#New%20Research

...but that's because I'm a "tongue snorer". Can't recall where I saw an explanation of the different types but if you like email me and I'll dig around.

Answer 8

There is a mouth shield you can get fitted at the dentist, what it does is pushes the bottom jaw slightly forward to keep the air ways open while you sleep, it is not uncomfortable , and yes it does work. It cost around £100. But it is well worth it, (not for you but for others)... LOL....ask your dentist about it. Hope this helps you

Answer 9

You may have Sleep Apnea. Ask your Dr. to give you a sleep study test. This requires a night or 2 stay in a hospital ( only the night, in the morning you go about your normal day).

Answer 10

My husband snores and it is very annoying. What I do is that I would take the pillow under his head and move it a bit so his head would shift. The result --> quite! :D so I could sleep.

Answer 11

Self-Help for Snoring
What You Can Do to Help Yourself Details
Lose weight
Losing weight will reduce the fatty tissue in your airway. Eating less and improving your fitness level can significantly improve your ability to breathe freely when you sleep.

Sleep on your side

Special pillows (commercially available)

The tennis ball trick*

Wear a backpack with towels in it.
Sleeping on your back may cause the flesh of your throat to relax into your airway, so adjusting your sleeping position can alleviate snoring.

(Changing your sleep position may stop mild snoring, but severe snorers usually snore in any position.)

* The tennis ball trick: Sleep with a tennis ball or other ball attached to the back of your pajama top. (You can sew a pocket or safety-pin a sock to the back of the pajama top, then put a tennis ball in it.) The tennis ball is uncomfortable if you lie on your back, and you will respond by turning on your side. Soon you will develop side-sleeping as a habit and not need the tennis ball.

Sleep without a pillow
Try sleeping without a pillow; pillows can block your airway by bending your neck.

Elevate the head of your bed four inches

(Placing rolled up towels under the head of the mattress is an easy way to change the angle of the mattress.)
Elevation of the head of your bed may make breathing easier and encourage your tongue and jaw to move forward. Elevating the entire head of the bed is better than using a pillow, which can crimp the neck and contribute to snoring.

Eliminate smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke
Stopping smoking can help with the noise and intensity of your snoring. Also, reduce your exposure to secondhand smoke.

Avoid eating food or drinking alcohol before bed
Limit the intake of food or alcohol before bed; do not eat or drink heavily within three hours of your bedtime. These substances relax your muscles and increase the likelihood of snoring.

Avoid high-fat dairy milk products or soy milk products before sleeping
Non-skim milk products and soy milk products, because of their thickness, can keep mucus from draining properly. The result is mucus retained in the throat, which can lead to snoring.

Avoid antihistamines for allergies or stuffiness
Antihistamines relax the throat muscles, which can in turn cause snoring.

Try nasal decongestants to clear your nose passages
Nasal decongestants can help people who are able to breathe through their noses while sleeping. Nose breathing circumvents the snoring sound that comes from breathing through a blocked throat.

Avoid sleeping pills or other sedatives
You may be taking sleeping pills or tranquilizers to help you sleep, but sedatives also relax your neck muscles, which can contribute to snoring.

Learn to play the didgeridoo
Regular playing of the didgeridoo (an Australian wind instrument) improves snoring. Training to play the didgeridoo may decrease the collapsibility of the upper airways.


In addition to the above self-help tips to treat your snoring, you can try various products that have been developed to prevent snoring, such as nasal strips, sprays, and dilators; special pillows; essential oils; and homeopathic products. Approach all such products with caution, as many have not been proven to significantly affect snoring. However, some of these remedies may help you with your snoring. For reviews, see:

Anti-snoring products: The research and the products, from the Australian Consumers Association
Finding a Cure for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review of Common Treatments (scroll to Store Products)
What are the medical treatments for snoring?
If your own efforts to stop snoring do not help, consult your physician or an otolaryngologist (ENT, or ear, nose, and throat doctor). If you choose to try a dental appliance for your snoring, you will need to see a dentist specializing in these devices. Some medical treatments for snoring are: