What kinds of surgeries are there for snoring?

February 8th, 2010 | Posted in snoring   Comments Off
#1 Due 12/19: BOY asked:


I seen one on TV that they insert 5 stitches into the top soft pallet to help reduce the vibrations and noise of snoring. What is that procedure called?

What other surgeries are there? My hubby keeps me up ALL night! Sounds like a chain saw. We’ve tried everything over the counter. We need help… I NEED HELP!

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How can I keep myself from snoring for a few days?

February 7th, 2010 | Posted in snoring   Comments Off
Sassafras asked:


My friend is coming over next week and I snore in my sleep. He’ll be sleeping in the next room but I’m afraid he might hear me. What is a good way I can try to keep myself from snoring while he’s here?

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February 7th, 2010 | Posted in snoring   Comments Off
Keith Douglas asked:


For people looking for a snoring cure, there are a huge amount of options out there snoring cure. These types of treatments can range from quite pricey surgical options to simple and relatively cheap over the counter remedies and treatments that are all natural. No matter what your personal circumstances, you should know that there are numerous options available to you when you’re looking for ways to rid yourself of the troublesome snoring condition. In this article we aim to highlight just a few of the numerous cures for snoring that are available today.

Need A Cure For Snoring That Works? : The Humidifier

In some cases, snoring can be caused by an overly dry throat and mouth. A viable cure for snoring in this instance are humidifiers, as they can sometimes cure either a dry mouth and throat that is excessively dry. By providing a more humid than dry atmosphere you can help to lubricate a snorers throat and mouth and as a result eliminate snoring almost completely. Vix vapor rub is a perfect product for mixing with water and adding to your humidifier, generating a stream of anti-congestion air to breathe, excellent for reducing a snorers nasal congestion.

A Viable New Snoring Cure: The Adkins Snoring Aid

The Adkins Snoring Aid is a British invention which reduces the amount of airflow to the snorer and aids in the minimization of snoring. The Adkins Snoring Aid essentially uses two very tiny plastic balls connected to one another with a small clip to plug one’s nostrils. The user is then forced to breathe through their mouth. In some cases breathing through the mouth might possibly be an oxymoron, as breathing through the mouth can cause snoring. However, it is sometimes the case that snoring is caused by vibrations in the back of the nose. A pretty straight forward test you can use to work out if this product is suitable cure for snoring. Try pinching your partner’s nose when they are snoring. Do this for a couple of seconds. If they do stop snoring, then the Adkins Snoring Treatment would be a great product to use. When using this product it is best to drink some water before going to bed as the Adkins Snoring Aid can cause a dry mouth by the morning.

An Excellent Cure For Snoring: Anti-Snoring Pillows

Believe it or not you can get pillows which are specially designed to help you stop snoring. These anti-snoring pillows are often hypoallergenic, meaning the growth of mildew, mold and allergens are prevented thereby minimizing the risk of respiratory infections. An anti-snoring pillow helps the user to position his or her head in a way that prevents the airways from becoming blocked or obstructed. Basically this means it keeps your jaw from slackening and keeps your chin away from your chest. The neck is held in such a position that the jaw is kept forward - a great position to stop the snoring. No matter what position you sleep in, on your side, on your back or on your front. This pillow is a useful cure for snoring if you consider that most people change position some 50 times throughout the night.



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February 4th, 2010 | Posted in snoring   Comments Off
Sheila Guilloton asked:


Snoring is a funny problem, in a comedy sketch. But snoring in real life is a difficult and complex problem. Everyone snores at one time or another. Babies snore and they sound very cute. Pets snore and that’s just amusing. But what if your bed partner snores so loudly that you cannot sleep. This is not cute or amusing.

The intimacy of a good marriage can be destroyed by snoring. If one party snores so loudly that it wakes up the other party, that is a problem that must be solved. The non-snoring partner will probably not be able to get back to sleep. If it’s available, they may move to a guest room. But no one really wants to leave their partner and sleep alone. And if this goes on night after night, it can break down an otherwise good relationship.

I remember a widow I knew once told me that after her husband died she would have given anything just to hear him snoring beside her. I try to tell myself that when my husband’s snoring wakes me up. But while I understand her loss and appreciate the sentiment, I cannot help being angry when I can’t get a good night’s sleep.

Snoring is caused by the narrowing of the airways in the nose and throat. As you breathe, the air has to push its way though a smaller then usual passage. The noise you hear is due to the vibration of loose tissue in the back of the throat. Snoring can be mild, meaning that snoring stops when the snorer changes position. Snoring can also be severe and it this case the snoring continues no matter what position the body is in. Chronic and severe snoring can lead to serious health problems.

There are many causes of snoring, some of which are under our control and some of which are not. Causes within our control include being overweight or out of shape. Excess weight and fatty tissue in the neck cause the throat to become smaller. Poor muscle tone can also contribute to snoring. Smoking, even second hand smoke, may play a role as smoking both relaxes muscles and contributes to nasal and lung congestion. Excessive alcohol and certain medications which relax the throat and tongue muscles can contribute to snoring. Finally, sleep position can play a role. Sleeping flat on your back allows the neck to relax too much and creates the proper environment to produce snoring.

There are also factors that we cannot control which contribute to snoring. Heredity is one. You may inherit a narrow throat. Being middle aged or older will also result in the narrowing of the throat and loss of muscle tone. Being male is a factor. Some women do snore, of course, but generally men have narrower air passages and are more likely to snore. Medical conditions such as allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems will cause blockage of the airways and may result in snoring.

Before you can look for a cure you need to understand why you snore. Here’s a little tip to help you. If you snore with you mouth open, your snoring is probably related to the tissues in your throat. If you snore with you mouth closed, a problem with your tongue is probably to blame.

What to do about snoring depends on the cause and severity. Extreme cases can lead to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a true breathing obstruction which requires the sleeper to wake up to begin breathing again. Often the sleeper does not remember waking up and unless that person has a sleep partner who notices the awakenings the condition may go untreated. Sleep apnea is life threatening and a physician must be consulted if this condition is determined to be the cause of snoring.

In most cases of snoring however, the person can take measures necessary to cure their snoring without resorting to drastic medical fixes. Obviously losing weight, getting in shape and stopping smoking are first on the list of self cures. A snorer may change the position in which they sleep and try elevating their head. If you have a cold you can take a nasal decongestant to help you breathe more easily or try a nasal strip to help keep nasal passages open. Don’t take antihistamines before bed, however, because this will cause the throat muscles to relax.

If none of these help enough, there are certain exercise programs which have been found to be extremely effective in controlling and even curing snoring. Certainly it is a good idea to use an exercise program to cure your snoring because the next step would be to seek medical help and treatments. Unfortunately, these medical solutions are often expensive, uncomfortable and not always effective.

Exercise programs have been effective for the majority of snorers. Why wouldn’t you try to eliminate the underlying cause of your snoring yourself with simple life style changes and exercises before putting yourself through uncomfortable and even painful procedures, which are expensive and not guaranteed? Learn to take care of yourself. Take control of your snoring and make yourself and your sleeping partner happier and healthier.



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What can i do to make my husband stop snoring?

February 3rd, 2010 | Posted in snoring   Comments Off
Anonymous Person asked:


He’s snoring so loud, he sounds like a bear. What can i do to make it stop?
ya’ll are making me laugh so freakin hard! LOL!
Hes actually a small guy with a huge snore!

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Does anyone elses husband snoring drive them crazy now that they are pregnant?

January 25th, 2010 | Posted in snoring   Comments Off
mjoy2685 asked:


I never used to mind his snoring, its not even that loud. But I am 33 weeks pregnant and I cant seem to fall asleep if he starts snoring before im asleep. Its driving me nuts because i end up staying awake until 1am. Any ideas? I have tried ear plugs and he has tried the breath right strips.

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January 24th, 2010 | Posted in snoring   Comments Off
George Mitchell asked:


So what is the main reason for snoring, and how can snoring aids help you to stop? When you sleep, your throat muscles relax. This restricts your air passages, and then the air vibrating through them is what ultimately results in snoring.

While everybody knows that snoring is an annoying habit habit, many don’t know that it is bad for you. The truth is, snoring can have some severe long term negative health effects if left untreated. Here are some things that might surprise you about this bad habit, to get you to take action right now.

First off all, you are 6 times more likely to be involved in a car crash should you snore, and the reason is, snoring causes you to be less rested when you wake up. This in turn makes you tired, which makes you more prone to being in an accident.

You have a much higher chance of getting a heart problem as you get older, as snoring has proven to cause heart conditions in some more severe instances.

Finally, you are much more prone to getting a stroke if you snore, because this tends to cause higher blood pressure. The stats show that forty percent of people who have suffered strokes have a past history that includes snoring problems, so this is yet another reason to stop snoring as soon as possible.

Even if you only snore to a small or medium degree, it’s still important that you treat this condition as soon as possible. Without doing so, the habit will just get worse as you get older.

The truth is, there are a lot of different snoring aids you can use to help yourself to stop snoring, and you should experiment with a bunch of them before coming to any conclusions about which is best. Since everybody has a slightly different reason for snoring, no one cure will fix everybody, so if you are looking for a magic pull, you won’t find it.

By performing throat exercises, which you can find online, you can strengthen your throat muscles. This widens the air passageways and therefore reduces your snoring problem. I would highly recommend you give these a try, as they just might do the trick.

In terms of what you should avoid, do not take sleeping pills, as not only are these unhealthy for you in many ways, but in particular, they have proven to cause snoring. Also, give up smoking and drinking, if indeed you do them, as these habits have likewise proven to increase the chances of snoring at night.

I’m not going to give you a lot of info on how to do this, as obviously it’s easier said than done, because there are so many articles online about how to do so. It’s enough for you to be are that these habits affect your snoring, and need to be rid of as soon as possible.

In general, just try and watch the foods you eat more closely, and pay close attention to this, as unhealthy foods definitely have proven to cause snoring as well. This is probably one of the best, if not the best, stop snoring aids out there, so don’t underestimate this one.

Finally, try to stay more active throughout the day, and while you don’t have to run a marathon every day, just try and be on your feet as much as possible. Instead of taking the elevator, take the stairs; as opposed to driving to work, if you live a short distance away and in a warm weather climate, bike there.

You will probably also find that, in addition to your snoring going away, you will be a lot more alert and energetic throughout the day. The reality is, there is rarely one single method that works for everybody, but when you test out a bunch of snoring aids, one at a time, you will eventually find one that works.



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January 21st, 2010 | Posted in snoring   Comments Off
Julie Landry asked:


Snoring, like all other sounds, is caused by vibrations that cause particles in the air to form sound waves. For example, when we speak, our vocal chords vibrate to form our voice. Snoring typically occurs when the soft tissue in your throat presses together to partially block the air passage. As you breath, the air causes vibration on the soft palate against the back of the throat or base of the tongue — and this produces the sound associated with snoring. Snoring is a sign of increased upper airway resistance, usually due to a compromised upper airway during sleep. Snoring and daytime sleepiness are also symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Snoring can indicate a breathing problem while sleeping. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs because the muscles at the back of the roof of the mouth relax and sag during sleep. Snoring and OSA may also be risk factors for behavioral problems in childhood. Children often snore due to nose or throat problems, such as enlarged tonsils. Snoring occurs when soft throat tissues vibrate during sleep.

Snoring can also be a symptom of sleep apnea, which is a serious medical condition. When we go to sleep, the muscles of the tongue, mouth and throat relax. Snoring can reach a point where it essentially drives a wedge between people.

Snoring and sleep apnea usually interfere significantly with both partners’ rest. Snorers as well as their partners, wake and get woken, and both are subject to headaches, daytime sleepiness, irritability, moodiness, and broken relationships. Snoring is believed to occur in anywhere from 30% of women to over 40% of men. It occurs during the transition from light to deep sleep, when the muscles of your tongue, roof of the mouth and throat can relax enough to vibrate and partially close up your airway. The greater the vibrations, the louder the snoring.

Snoring is relatively common during pregnancy, although no one knows exactly how widespread it is. It tends to be more of a problem in the third trimester. Snoring is an indication that there is narrowing of the air passage during sleep. Even in people who do not snore or have OSA, the upper airway collapses during sleep. Snoring is noisy breathing through the open mouth during sleep. Snoring is usually caused by conditions that interfere with breathing through the nose, such as a common cold, allergies, or enlarged adenoids.

Snoring may increase with age. Snoring has a tendency to worsen with age. Forty-five percent of adults snore occasionally, while 25% are considered habitual snorers. Snoring has been found to be a medical disease. As such, medical treatment for snoring is now available.



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January 19th, 2010 | Posted in snoring   Comments Off
Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Snoring affects men on a large scale. In fact, some 44+% of men are affected by snoring problems. And obesity may increase snoring problem. It is not a disease and so it an be curable by some changes in life style. There are number of useful ways to stop snoring.

You can lie on your sides rather than on your back. This will help to avoid throat and tongue rubbing and cause snoring. Excessive body weight will cause snoring. Lose your over weight to stop snoring. Alcohol or any sleeping pills taken for sedative ness may cause snoring. Avoid alcohol and other sedative measures to stop snoring. If you have any allergies then get it treated. Allergies can cause nasal blocks and breathing troubles which in turn cause snoring. So remove all allergens to stop snoring.

Smoking can cause snoring. Many snorers get relief from snoring after they quit smoking. Some changes in diet can help to stop snoring. Heavy dinner will cause snoring. Sweets and soft drinks may cause slight dehydration and it will tempt you to breathe through mouth. Mouth breathing will lead to snoring. So avoid taking sweets or high carbohydrate diet before going to sleep.

Indigestion may also cause snoring. So avoid dairy products before you go to sleep. This can stop snoring. You can also do some breathing exercises which will help to get regular and normal breathing. This will stop snoring.

There are number of dental appliances available in the market to stop snoring. You an use any of them like mouth guards that can provide ways to stop snoring. Boil and bite mouth guards are cheap and safe. You can use them to stop snoring. Custom fit mouth guards are expensive yet effective. You can use them to get relief from snoring.

You can use nasal sprays to coat the soft tissues in the throat. This will avoid vibrations from throat and allow air passing gently. This will stop snoring. You can also apply vapor rub or take steam before go to sleep. This will help to remove nasal block and thereby avoid snoring.

You can change your sleeping pattern to stop snoring. Just raise your head with the help of multiple or heavy pillows. This will help to reduce snoring. But when you have heavy snoring or you have snoring while you are pregnant then you should consult the doctor.

Stress may cause snoring. So you must find ways to avoid or manage stress. Family and work pressure will cause stress in middle aged men. So such people are likely to snore more than others. So managing stress is a way to stop snoring.

Snoring mainly cause due to air block in upper way. This can be eliminated by using mouth piece called sleep pro. This will help to circulate air correctly and thus stops snoring. Many doctors believe that sleep pro is the cheapest way to stop snoring.

You can use any of these ways to stop snoring. But if it is heavy and not cured by changes in life style then it may be ta symptom of some other diseases like stroke or hyper tension. Treatment to such diseases will stop snoring. If you can not stop snoring after taking treatment then you have to go for surgery to stop snoring.



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What can i do to prevent snoring while under the influence?

January 17th, 2010 | Posted in snoring   Comments Off
Savanna W asked:


Okay, i never usually snore unless i go to sleep after drinking that night. I am kind of aware of why this happens but im wondering if there is anything i can do to prevent it becasue it is kind of embarrassing!

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