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Please provide some do's and don'ts on overcoming snoring.

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Ignore: Avoid alcohol consumption before bed and sleep on your side or stomach to avoid snoring.

Answered 3/7/2014

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Dr. James Sidman answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Ignore: 1. Lose weight if you are overweight 2. Consider sleep study if too sleepy during the day.

Answered 3/23/2014

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Ignore: Do not ignore the symptom. Snoring should be evaluated for obstructive airway disease ie. Apnea.

Answered 3/23/2014

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Snoring: Snoring can be a clue that a more significant problem is present and is worth getting evaluated.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do have your heart checked out if you are a habitual snorer.

Answered 6/9/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do have a sleep study done to determine if your snoring could be harmful to your health.

Answered 6/9/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do lose weight and change position of your sleep to try and reduce snoring.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do try an oral appliance at bedtime for a conservative approach to manage snoring.

Answered 6/9/2014

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For: For chronic snoring or possibly gasping for air, having a sleep study is recommended.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Stuart Erner answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Get a sleep study to rule out any associated sleep disorders. Don't take your snoring lightly.

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Consider: Consider visiting your dentist and being evaluated for a comfortable and effective oral appliance.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Snoring is often a sign of sleep apnea; C pap can help.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Ignore: Do lose weight , do get a sleep study, don't drink alcohol, don't ignore the symptom, may be danger.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Ignore: Do try Breathe Right strips Do sleep on side Don't ignore snoring if severe; possible sleep apnea.

Answered 9/23/2014

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Dr. Jason Boardman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Ignore: Weight loss, elevating head and snore pillows.

Answered 10/27/2015

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Sleep: Sleep on your left side. Clear sinuses Reduce enlarged tonsil by pulsed irrigation Voice exercises.

Answered 4/30/2017

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Ignore: Lose weight, limit alcohol and sedatives,.

Answered 11/13/2018

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