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My boyfriend snors so loud i can not sleep i have to wear ear plugs and take sleep meds what should i do and how do i confront him thank you?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Have him checked: Best to have him checked for medical conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring can sometimes be a clue to that disease. He may have larger tonsils that affect snoring as well. Many hospitals have sleep labs and your dr. May even be able to order a home sleep study on him. This would be the best step to get his snoring evaluated, ....Best wishes.

Answered 12/24/2013

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Sleep evaluation: See a sleep doctor for an overnight sleep evalution to evaluate cause of snoring and possible sleep apnea. Primary snoring may be helped by dental drvices and even surgery. Osa is treated with CPAP device. Additionally sound canceling devices can be used as a last resort they cancel the sound of snoring and you hear nothing.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O OSA. : VIDEOTAPE HIM SLEEPING. . OSA SX: Excess snoring/daytime sleepiness/apneic episodes/ aM headaches. And the Exam obesity/small oral airway/collar size>18. The definitive test is a PSG with split night/CPAP titration. I would request copy of sleep study and get a second opinion if you are not satisfied with the options. You are young CPAP can be difficult to tolerate. ENT FOR UPP EVAL.

Answered 9/21/2015

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