A 39-year-old member asked:
What can i do to stop snoring?
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Dr. Anifat Balogunanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Stop Snoring: Multiple factors contribute to snoring. These can include anatomic issues such as a deviated septum, long or low lying palate, a small jaw, a large tongue, a short, thick neck as well as carrying extra weight in the abdomen.
Once sleep apnea is ruled out, things like breathe right strips, weight loss and oral appliances can be tried. Septal deviation and palate issues can be surgically corrected.
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Dr. Carlo Hatemanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 27 years experience
Sleep study: See a sleep specialist and discuss a sleep study. Snoring means that you are having a hard time getting air into your lungs. This is often seen with sleep apnea.
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Dr. David Wyattanswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Apnea?: If your overweight, losing weight can make a huge difference in your snoring and /or apnea. May need sleep study and CPAP to be able to rest in order to be able to lose weight
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Dr. Brian Oyler commented
General Practice 29 years experience
A dentist may also be able to make you a splint to reposition your jaw and stop the snoring.
Jul 18, 2012
Dr. Jeffrey Jarvisanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Depends on the cause: If you have primary snoring only, without sleep apnea (sa), try simple things like weight loss, sleep on your side, avoid sedatives and alcohol prior to bedtime, etc. But if you are a robust snorer, see your md for a sleep study to determine if you have sa. This is a more serious problem than just making noise, and needs treatment from your md and possibly your dentist.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Snoring-red flag: Snoring, the noise that emanates from the soft tissues of the oropharyngeal walls during inspiration. Although snoring seems physically harmless, it can be a “red flag” for a much more serious and sometimes fatal condition called obstructive sleep apnea (osa). The oral appliance therapy is the answer in many cases.
Rec, see orofacial pain and sleep medicine specialist.
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Dr. Clifton Schermerhornanswered
42 years experience
No short answer: Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea...It needs to be evaluated and treated...If it is that much of a problem, you should see your family doc for a check-up and possible referral for a sleep study at a sleep disorder clinic..Also, try to avoid sleeping on your back..
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Dr. Jeffrey Jarvisanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
A couple things: If you are just snoring, you can try a few simple things....Sleep on your side (they make t-shirts with tennis-balls in the back to help keep you on your side), avoid alcohol and sedative close to bedtime, and lose weight. If you are a heavy snorer, talk to your md about getting a sleep study to check for sleep apnea. This is a more serious problem that needs treatment.
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Dr. Patricia Mcgarryanswered
Invisalign, Sleep Apnea Appliances, Lumineers 38 years experience
CPAP,Sleep Appliance: A CPAP is the gold standard to treat sleep apnea. For mild to moderate apneas an appliance can be made that will move your jaw forward to allow more air in when you sleep.
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Dr. Jeffrey Jarvisanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Several things: If you are just a primary snorer, you can try simple things, like sleeping on your back (they sell t-shirts with tennis balls on the back), avoid alcohol and sedatives, and lose weight. If you are a robust snorer, you may have a conditon called sleep apnea which can be quite serious. See your md for a sleep study to determine this, and to discuss options.
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Dr. James Donleyanswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Sleep on your side: If you are a mild snorer, sleeping on your side may be all you need to do. A bumper belt can help. If your snoring is more vigorous, you may have sleep apnea. You need to see your doctor who can order a sleep study. If you have sleep apnea options usually include a cpap, surgery or a special dental appliance. A dental appliance should only be provided by a dentist trained in dental sleep medicine.
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Dr. David Mayanswered
Dentistry 32 years experience
Avoid sedituves: Avoid alcohol and other sedatives. Avoid smoking. Lose weight. Avoid sleeping on your back. If these don't work, then you need to see a sleep physician who will decide if you need a sleep study. The medical solutions include cpap, surgery and an oral appliance.
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Dr. Ronald Achonganswered
Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 20 years experience
Many options.: Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea. May want to have a sleep study performed. Your family md can order a sleep study and one can be performed at a sleep center. Consult and ENT and an oral surgeon afterwards for surgical options, CPAP and an oral appliance.
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Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
CPAP alternatives: I agree that a sleep study is in order. Often, if there is no diagnosis of sleep apnea, an oral mouthpiece may suffice in helping the snoring problem diminish or go away. Your md/do should be consulted first.
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Dr. PAUL Christuanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience
Lose weight: Losing weight, sleeping on your side, and treating nasal allergies all may help. If snoring continues you may need a sleep study, especially if you wake up exhausted every day or feel sleepy in the afternoon.
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Dr. Matthew Giulianellianswered
18 years experience
Consultation : A few things you can do here. You can see a physician or dentist trained in evaluating for sleep disorders. 80% of people who snore may have obstructive sleep apnea. It could also be related to other structures, such as tonsils, adenoids, creating obstructions in your airway. I would recommend seeking a consultation first, then seeing if you need a sleep study to rule out sleep apnea.
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Dr. Robert Ryananswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Oral appliance: See a dentist trained in sleep medicine. He or she can create an oral appliance that can control snoring. You might also have sleep apnea? This needs to be evaluated by a trained individual, but significant help is available to you.
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Dr. Glenn MacFarlaneanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 38 years experience
STOP SNORING: Snoring may be a symptom for a larger problem called obstructive sleep apnea which can be deadly. I'm not trying to scare you but you should see your internist and have him rx a sleep study to rule out any breathing disorder. If you have a mild to moderate problem, sleep appliances are available that work wonders.
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Dr. Mark Birnbachanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 50 years experience
Snoring: Weight loss, avoiding sleeping on your back ( sew a pocket onto the back of a t-shirt and stick a tennis ball in it), breath rite strips, decongestants. See an ENT to evaluate tonsils, adenoids and sinus.
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Dr. James Coureyanswered
Specializes in Prosthodontics
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.
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Dr. Mark Birnbachanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 50 years experience
Snoring: Several possibilities:
some people only snore if they sleep on their back, so try avoiding that.
Losing weight.
See an ear nose & throat specialist to evaluate your tonsils, adenoids and sinus
wear a custom made dental device that holds your jaw forward while you sleep thereby increasing the airway.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
I would recommend: Evaluation by your physician or an ear/nose/throat specialist to determine the cause of your snoring. Sometimes it can be alleviated - other times not.
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Dr. Mark Birnbachanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 50 years experience
Treating snoring: Several options
snoring is often worse if you sleep on your back, so avoid that position ( sew a pocket on the back of a t-shirt and put a tennis ball in it)
lose weight
see an ENT to evaluate tonsils, adenoids, deviated septum
use nasal rinses and breath right strips to open nasal passages
if you have allergies, take your medication.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
See a sleep doctor: The frequent, loud snoring could be a sign of sleep apnea disorder that affects your breathing and oxygen level. If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in a number of a serious health problems.
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Dr. Chirag Patelanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Find the cause first: Many factors can lead to snoring: the anatomy of your mouth and sinuses, alcohol consumption, allergies, a cold, and your weight. If you wake up with unrefreshed sleep or doze off during the daytime, you may be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea. See your PCP for further evaluation of the snoring. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003207.htm
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Agree w Dr Patel: The reason for the snoring needs to be determined before a fix can be identified. Sometimes a sleep study is needed for this reason.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Endocrinology 53 years experience
Snoring: Tough call!
I would start with a consult to either a pulmonary or an ear nose and throat doctor
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Snoring: The reason for the snoring needs to be determined before a fix can be identified. Sometimes a sleep study is needed for this reason.
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Dr. Zeyad Morcosanswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Snoring: As sleep medicine specialist, snoring has many possibilities, etiologies, and could herald the "serious sleep apnea". Kindly speak to your doctor.
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Snoring: Usually snoring is associated with weight and or allergies especially allergic rhinitis. Some things to try to relieve symptoms are water close to bed time and nasal SALINE. I use snore away spray at times and it can help. So does nasal strips
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Dr. Robert Douglasanswered
Orthodontics 53 years experience
See sleep DDS: A dentist who specializes in sleep apnea and snoring prevention can provide you with a device worn at night that will stop your snoring and perhaps give you a more restful night's sleep.
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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett commented
Pediatrics 40 years experience
Snoring may also indicate obstructive sleep apnea. Also recommend evaluation by pulmonologist who may also recommend a sleep study.
Dec 30, 2016
Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
See below: Sleep apnea must have a medical diagnosis, and one modality of treatment can be an oral appliance with an MD clearance. The oral appliance may be fabricated by your DDS, medicare covers a certain type of oral appliance.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
Snoring: Before you can talk about treatment options, you need to find out why you snore and if there is sleep apnea as well. You need a full physical exam, especially head and neck anatomy, your BMI, sleep study etc. Then a treatment can be planned to target your needs.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Agree w Dr. Ishoo: The reason for the snoring needs to be determined before a fix can be identified. Sometimes a sleep study is needed for this reason.
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Dr. Dariush Saghafianswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Get sleep study: Find out if you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea or not. Treatment may hinge in that balance first.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 33 years experience
OSA EVALUATION : OSA can be suggested by history and physical. 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.
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Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Snoring: The best way to answer this is getting a sleeping test, which can evaluate the problem. Losing weight can be a cure.
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