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My husband snores horribly, to the point where he even wakes himself up sometimes. I often have to wake him up and ask him to roll onto his side (it lessens when he lays like that), and we end up taking turns sleeping on the couch. Has anyone tried those nose strips? I'm not sure if it's worth buying them, because his snoring seems more like it's coming from deep in his throat. We need help!
There are many snoring cures other, as an alternative to surgery. There are some natural home remedies for snoring such as:
•Sleep positions: Avoid sleeping on your back. When you sleep on your back, your tongue falls backwards toward your throat, which can narrow your airway and partially block airflow, causing the dreadful snoring noises.
•Obesity: Losing weight with proper exercise and a good diet can increase the airway space
•Alternative treatments: Hypnosis, gem and crystal therapy, and magnetic therapy are other techniques that can alleviate snoring.
•Homeopathic medicines
•Avoid caffeinated drinks
•Relaxation techniques and eliminating stress: The pressures of every day life can be a cause for snoring. These stresses can be alleviated through meditation, color therapy, aromatherapy, Yoga, and massage.
My husband has been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea- we are not sure of all the implications of this. Can anyone give me some more information on the condition?
It's a sleep disorder that can actually be quite serious because it causes you to have one or more pauses in breathing while you sleep. They actually have sleep clinics designed to diagnose and ultimately treat those with this condition. I'd say if you have it (or think you do), you should speak to your doctor and get treatment for it right away.
My grandpa has apnea, and first he tried those nasal strips that stick to your nose, then he went to an oxygen mask at night. It worked wonders. I know if it's severe enough, they can do surgery, too, but I would definitely see an ear, nose and throat specialist.
I don't think snoring can be cured; it can only be controlled. The reason you think his snoring seems to be coming from his throat is beacuse for a snorer, the soft tissue at the back of the mouth is too relaxed due to which it flops down and tends to obstruct his airway. It then vibrates constantly and annoyingly! He has no control over it when he's asleep.
Body positioning will help, so try getting him to sleep on his side or stomach. Normally people use a tennis ball tucked into the pyjama to achieve this. I don't think the nose strips work too well, know this through experience.
If he is okay about fixing a mask on his face, try the CPAP.
Sleep Apnea is a sleeping disorder due to which there are several pauses in breathing while you sleep. Studies have shown that the link between sleep apnea and heart related deaths are strong, so you may need to take it seriously.
Have you tried a CPAP, it works for snoring as well as sleep apnea. CPAP is basically a machine that delivers Continuous positive airway pressure opening up your throat and airways.
Snoring is no laughing matter. I have been experiencing snoring all my life; unfortunately i am not the one that snores here. First my pet dog, then my husband.
Earplugs are the way I've dealt with it, only problem being unable to even hear the beeping of the alarm in the morning
How bad is it affecting you? If it already affects your relationship, then better do something about it. The first solution is losing weight, but if you don't think it is, then it may be mispositioned jaw (the dentist can help you here). To a certain extent, your husband's snoring, if it is that bad, may be associated to sleep apnea.
My husband has been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea- we are not sure of all the implications of this. Can anyone give me some more information on the condition?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You said that you husband was diagnosed with sleep apnea. By whom? Did you see a doctor, or did you just assume due to its symptoms?
Snoring is a primary symptom of sleep apnea. Severe snoring leads to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that stops a person’s breathing up to hundreds of times each night. It occurs when the airway collapses and airflow to the lungs is blocked. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes, depriving various organs like the brain and heart of oxygen.
Sleep Apnea can be easily diagnosed, because of its glaring symptoms. The person afflicted with Sleep Apnea shows symptoms like severe snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness are common symptoms that accompany sleep apnoea. In chronic patients, it can also cause morning headaches, intellectual decline, sexual impotence, heart attacks, high blood pressure and even sudden death.
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person to stop breathing for a few seconds while sleeping.
I think the best option for moderate to severe sleep apnea in adults, is to use a Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This has a mask that fits over your nose and mouth and blows air in to your throat to help you breath.
In case of a kid, doctors sometimes would like to look at the tonsils too.
If the person sleeping besides you is snoring loudly, should you wake them up? Aside from the fact that it bothers you, is there any medical reason why you should?
We snore when the flow of air from your mouth or nose to our lungs makes the tissues of our throat vibrate when we sleep. This can make a loud, raspy noise. Loud snoring can make it hard for you and your partner to get a good night's sleep.
Snoring may point to other medical problems, such as obstructive sleep apnea. If your partner stop breathing, choke, or gasp during sleep, yor partner may have a problem called sleep apnea, which can be serious. So if your partner snore often, talk to your doctor about it.
Home treatment includes, losing weight, limiting the use of alcohol and medicines,going to bed at the same time each night and getting plenty of sleep, promptly treating breathing problems, breathing problems caused by colds or allergies can disturb airflow, leading to snoring and using nasal strips.
The most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that you may notice include:
Excessive daytime sleepiness, which is falling asleep when you normally should not, such as while you are eating, talking, or driving.
Waking with an unrefreshed feeling after sleep, having problems with memory and concentration, feeling tired, and experiencing personality changes.
Morning or night headaches.
Heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth at night.
Swelling of the legs if you are obese.
Getting up during the night to urinate.
Sweating and chest pain while you are sleeping.
