I'm a very light sleeper and my hubby's snoring wakes me up several times a night. We've tried the Breathe-Right strips, which do help...some. He can shift positions in bed to sleeping on his side but that doesn't work long-term, either. Any really viable suggestions? I can't sleep in earplugs and we're not getting separate bedrooms. :) Thanks!
2007-07-29 04:16:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
If you happen to be one of the victims of snoring, then here is good news for you. You need not stuff that old socks into your snoring partner s mouth any more to prevent him from snoring and you need not put a pillow on your face either to avoid hearing the snorting snoring noise. Just buy one of these stop snoring devices and get back your original unsullied peaceful sleep.
The Use of Sandler Pillow as a Stop Snoring Device
You may be aware that people tend to snore when they sleep on their back and exactly under this situation the use of a Sandler Pillow will prove very effective in controlling the snoring.
The pillow is a specially designed one and this facilitates the users to sleep on their side thereby reduce or stop snoring in mild cases of snoring. When a person use this sandler pillow, the person will find it difficult to sleep on back and unconsciously will turn and start sleeping on sides and this posture will keep his/her mouth closed for facilitating nasal breathing.
The Snore Ball Stop Snoring Devices
When a person keep in position a snore ball put in a PJ pouch on his/her back, this stop snoring device will prevent the person from sleeping on his/her sides. As the positioned snore ball will be a hindrance to sleep on one s back, the person will automatically switch to sleep on his sides and this will prevent the person from snoring.
The Sleep Position Monitor Stop Snoring Devices
The function and purpose of the sleep position monitor as a stop snoring device is very similar that of snore ball, and the monitor will alert the sleeper whenever he/she turns back to sleep on his/her back. The sleep position monitor will let out loud beeping sound that will make the person to adjust his sleeping position automatically.
Nasal Strip Stop Snoring Devices
Athletes for facilitating nasal breathing during their sports activities normally use nasal strip, and the same nasal strips are used as stop snoring devices.
These strips come in thin plastic materials and when worn by the snorer, it will widen the nasal airway thereby allow a free air passage, and you know that a free air passage will not vibrate the soft palate tissues and what you get as a result is a snore-free sleep.
Throat Sprays as Anti-Snoring Aid
Though the a throat spray is not a stop snoring device, but it is sure an anti-snoring aid that can be made use for stopping your snoring to a considerable extent. The throat spray is primarily a lubricating preparation and once sprayed onto to your inner throat, the passing air will not vibrate the soft tissues and there will not be any snoring. These throat sprays are not very expensive and hence persons who are cost conscious and do not like wearing uncomfortable devices can use this.
When it comes to finding a suitable stop snoring device, it is better you consult your doctor and get to know the right device for you. Though you may get many interesting suggestions from other stop snoring device users, you better stick to your doctor s advice for best results.
2007-07-29 04:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a doctor, but your husband may suffer from sleep apnea. I say this because my wife would tell me that when I snored, I could rip the paint off the ceiling. Some of the symptoms is quit breathing while you sleep, tired throughout the day. and snoring, all of which was me.
My longest times I went without breathing was 40 seconds. I would recommend a sleep study for your husband to see if he qualifies for a CPAP, which is a small machine that you wear like a oxygen mask and constantly blows air through your nose.
I would recommend you look up sleep apnea and see if he fits the description.
2007-07-29 04:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by skeester63 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short of going into the doctor and participating in sleep study, sorry- NOTHING really works. I snore, and I've tried everything! I snore louder than my daddy! (And I'm a girl!) My old man couldn't sleep very well when we first met, but now he's just used to it. Once in awhile I'll find him on the couch, but it doesn't bother me- that just means I got too loud! OOPS! I haven't found anything that even helps a little! The Breathe Right strips you were talking about-- he said they just change the "tune" but I'm just as loud!
I'll be watching the answers you get! LOL!!! Good Luck to us both!
2007-07-29 04:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by crankyissues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in a similar position.
Has your husband had his adenoids looked at? Or perhaps does he suffer from sleep apnea?
He might even simply need a different kind of pillow: Sometimes proper support for the head and neck will help a lot.
Good luck!
2007-07-29 04:24:11 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol makes a person snore more
So does being overweight
2007-07-29 04:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by Ask_Elvis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe one of those foam pillows made for back-sleepers.
It's higher on one side to cradle the head, and to support the neck.
It helped with my snoring hubby. :)
2007-07-29 04:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandparents were having the same problem, when she read about whistling. When he starts snorning, she just whistles a little and he shuts up. It's worth a try... so long as you can whistle.
2007-07-29 04:20:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a pack of breatheright strips. They help to decongest your asal passages.
2007-07-29 04:18:46 · answer #8 · answered by Brian H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋