Are there any corrective procedures that can be performed for snoring trouble?
2007-12-12 16:35:23 · 6 answers · asked by d w 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
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. Contrary to popular belief, not all apnea sufferers are overweight!
Please ask your doctor to refer you to a sleep doctor or sleep clinic ASAP. These facilities often have a long waiting list, and procrastinating can really damage your health. Do it today.
2007-12-13 03:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to try on your own first, you may want to consider getting a wedge for your bed to elevate your upper body while sleeping. Being overweight can contribute to snoring, so losing weight is also an option. You may also consider using Breathe Right nose strips and/or an over-the-counter throat spray. If those ideas don't work, you may require a medical solution.
An ENT (otonasolaryngologist or "ears, nose, throat") doctor can help you in treating snoring. Severe snoring (combined with other sleep disruption symptoms) may indicate a more severe condition such as sleep apnea. In some cases, a corrective surgery is necessary in which your tonsils, adenoids and/or uvula are removed to remove "clutter" and pressure around your airway. Sometimes, a CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure) is used to force air down your airway while you sleep. Only a physician can help you get to the bottom of the problem.
2007-12-12 16:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by Edenia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yep, go see an Ear Nose and Throat doctor. There are some simple procedures and there is surgery. If you have a lot of extra weight, that can effect the snoring too.
2007-12-12 16:38:21 · answer #3 · answered by lifecoachmike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a deviated septum, then yes! It's a fairly simple procedure, too. It does cause snoring, if you're septum is off.
2007-12-12 16:38:57 · answer #4 · answered by MELBA1220 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes many.
But usually overweight is the main problem. Can lead to Sleep Apnea; where you stop breathing for seconds.
If overweight, first drop a few pounds, that should help.
2007-12-12 16:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by alpla 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
right..snoring problems sometimes lead to a heart problem too,high blood..and other diseases that you dont know..just go to your ent docs....
2007-12-12 16:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by alphapoison_26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋