That depends if you have a soft snore or sound like a freight train, I used to be the freight train type of snorer.
If your snoring is really loud and disruptive, chances are good that you have a condition called sleep apnea, which MUST be taken seriously. Untreated sleep apnea not only stresses both the snorer and everyone else in the house who can't get a good night's sleep, it can also lead to heart malfunction and death!
Apnea is easily treated with the use of a night-breathing aid called a CPAP. You must see a sleep doctor before you can get one, as they have to be individually adjusted, but most insurance covers the cost. CPAP eliminates snoring 100% and keeps your heart from being damaged. Surgery is very rarely used to treat apnea, as the success rate is not that good.
Please ask your doctor to refer you to a sleep doctor or sleep clinic ASAP if you are a serious snorer. These facilities often have a long waiting list, and procrastinating can really damage your health. Do it today
2007-04-09 14:21:12
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answered by Maple 7
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Snoozing or Snoring?
Snoring is a fairly common problem that can happen to anyone - young or old. Snoring happens when a person can't move air freely through his or her nose and mouth during sleep. That annoying sound is caused by certain structures in the mouth and throat - the tongue, upper throat, soft palate (say: pa-lut), uvula (say: yoo-vyuh-luh), as well as big tonsils and adenoids - vibrating against each other.
2007-04-09 21:05:22
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answered by Anonymous
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Maple is right about sleep apnea. Although it's not uncommon for people to snore when we sleep on our backs, if you do have sleep apnea, it's not only annoying for those that have to hear the snoring, you stop breathing off and on while you sleep, and that can kill you.
2007-04-09 21:31:41
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answered by meteor 4
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i dont snore
2007-04-09 20:57:46
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answered by Anonymous
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It's the way you breath when you sleep
2007-04-09 20:56:05
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answered by §†reet R¥dA 6
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