my boyfriend snores so badly can not be in the same room with him....he has tried breathe right stips and throat spray neither seem to work.....help , any ideas how to help this situation so we can sleep together through the whole night...I have tried ear plugs, but then I have a hard time sleeping due to no sound at all and can not hear alarm.....any help or idea are so apprciated....thank you
2007-10-26 06:46:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Snoring is treated through lifestyle modifications such as losing weight (if necessary), quitting smoking, changing sleep habits (such as sleeping on your side instead of your back), and avoiding the use of alcohol and sedatives before bed. If nasal congestion is the cause of your snoring, nasal dilators (such as nasal strips), decongestants, and nasal corticosteroid sprays may be used. Oral breathing devices, which push the tongue and jaw forward to improve airflow, may also be an option.
If snoring continues despite these treatments, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or surgery may be tried. However, snoring is not always considered a medical problem, so insurance may not cover treatment.
2007-11-02 03:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by Fairy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may have obstructive sleep apnea, seeing an ENT Doctor can help. Sometimes when you sleep the throat muscles relax and block the airway causing the noise. There is a machine called a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) that keeps the airway open so he can sleep better and not make the snoring noise. A sleep specialist or ENT can help. Good luck.
2007-10-26 13:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋