Question 1

how can i get my husband to quit snoring or should i just have two bedrooms?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be seen: He should be seen by a sleep specialist for a thorough evaluation of his sleep. This can be an ENT (otolaryngologist), a neurologist, or a pulmonologist.

Question 2

please advise me how to quit snoring at sleep?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Sleeping on your side usually helps. Some people even find it useful to sew a tennis ball into a pocket created on the back of a t shirt. Look up the symptoms of sleep apnea and consider getting checked for that. If you have very large tonsils, you may benefit from surgery.

Question 3

i'm 32 years ago and skinny. however i have issue with loud snoring. i have quitted smoking and drinking. my dad also snores. can this be inherited?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely : And most sufferers of apnea are not obese. It has been shown, however, that apneics store up to 400% more fat in their tongue than non-sufferers. Apnea is primarily an anatomical condition caused when the muscles that support the airway go flaccid when one sleeps. Vibration of the tissues makes the noise; collapse causes apnea. Get a sleep study and diagnosis. Talk to your sleep dentist!

Question 4

what causes snoring?

Accepted Answer

Constriciton in flow: The audible soundof snoring is caused by a constrition of airflow, typically by tissues of the throat, uvulae, tongue, or somewhere in the airway. As we relax the muscles during sleep, the airway gets blocked, and the tissues flutter. Sometimes the airway gets completely blocked. This is called sleep apnea and can be quite serious.  Talk to your md to determine if a sleep study is appropriate.

Question 5

is snoring dangerous?

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Snoring: Unlikely unless you are sharing a bed (or bedroom) with someone.

Question 6

do snoring rings work?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: As a rule, no. Snoring comes from one or more of the following sites: nose, palate, tongue. Most "cures" will affect one, but not all the sites. If a symptom of apnea (you can only tell with a sleep study), it can be a deadly condition. If you've ever been told you "gasp" for air while sleeping, have high blood pressure or "wake yourself snoring", you should seek a sleep study right away.

Question 7

what helps for snoring?

Accepted Answer

Snoring: If you are overweight, losing weight not only reduces pressure on the airways, the tongue shrinks in size, further opening the airway.
Don't sleep on your back ( sew a pocket in a t-shirt and put a tennis ball in it ).
See an ENT to make sure that there isn't a problem with deviated septum, tonsils or adenoids.
Use breathe rite strips.
See a dentist to have a custom sleep device made.

Question 8

how to cure my snoring ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Snoring is a significant problem for many people, & often goes undiagnosed or gets passed off as an irritation. A great place to start is an examination by an ear, nose, & throat doctor and a sleep study.  Sleep apnea, a serious and potentially life threatening condition, should be ruled out or diagnosed through a sleep a study.  Based on findings, options will be presented.  Good luck.

Question 9

how can snoring be treated?

Accepted Answer

Snoring: Lose weight, quit smoking, sleep on your side, nasal sprays, nasal strips, seek professional help to explore the cause.

Question 10

what can be done for snoring?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Simple things such as sleep on your back, avoid excess alcohol before bed, weight loss, and some ear plugs for your partner.  If you are a robust snorer, you should consider having a sleep study to determine if you have sleep apnea. This is a more serious problem, and needs medical help.  Also, an oral dental appliance is a non-invasive way to treat snoring.

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