What is the best cure for snoring ( Apart from divorce!)?

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It’s possible to treat snoring through lifestyle modifications such as losing weight, quitting smoking, changing sleep habits, and avoiding alcohol and sedatives before you go to bed. If snoring is due to nasal congestion, nasal strips, decongestants, or nasal corticosteroid sprays may be used. If these modifications do not improve the snoring, then it is time to see a doctor.
You can read more here

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/snoring/DS00297

Is sleep apnea permanent?

I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in October 2003. I have been using a CPAP machine ever since. I started out at an air pressure of 9, but over time ended up at a pressure of 14. Back in January of this year (2007), I began following a steady exercise program and lost fifteen pounds. My doctor had me re-evaluated through another sleep study, and my pressure was reduced to the original pressure of 9. I am sleeping better and feeling better. I view my sleep apnea as being a result of my overweight body, and because I was able to lower my pressure through exercise and weight loss, is it possible to “cure” my sleep apnea if I keep on exercising and losing weight?
I didn’t think about it before, but there a probably people reading my question who don’t know what sleep apnea is, much less what a CPAP is. Here are a couple a links: http://www.sleepdisorderchannel.com/osa/

http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/snoring/cpap.cfm

Yes, I still have my tonsils. The doctor I see for my sleep apnea has not mentioned my tonsils as being part of the problem. He mostly centers on weight loss and is happy whenever I report any amount of loss. He’s very encouraging.

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Sleep apnea is able to be cured with good health and strong lungs. When you exercise practice good breathing, deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Practice breathing right. Most people forget ‘how’ to breath even though most are born with the instinct of doing correctly, we simply uncorrected it. You’ll notice when a baby is breathing the stomach goes up and down. A child, young adult or adult who has forgotten how to breath correctly with breath with their full bodies, shoulders moving up and down. If you’re not sure how you breathe, lay down on the ground and place a book on your stomach to see if it moves when you breathe. Breathing correctly will help your lungs.

My daughter had sleep apnea, came of CPAP, had to wear an alarm for a while but with increasing good health was able to come off and it’s been gone for years now.

snoring problem. how do you cure snoring? please help!!!?

hi guys, I’m having a problem while sleeping. i often snore and its quite loud. why do people snore and is there any cure for it? how do you stop or minimize snoring? i really want to cure so i won’t disturb people around me while sleeping. TIA
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do you have a source for it for reference? TIA

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Listen, stopping snoring is a lot more simple than what you’ve read.

I was a chronic snorer – and it was causing all kinds of problems with my girlfriend.

I tried everything that you could buy from the pharmacy – i bouth nasal strips – throat sprays – lost wieght – everything.

Then I came across this a product called Slumber Guard which is sold in pharmacies across Australia – and you can also buy it online for free delivery worldwide.

I uses the same principles as what Doctors use to treat snoring. They use a treatment called mandibular advancement thereapy – what that means is that they use a device that holds your lower jaw in a forward position – to stop the throat airway from collapsing and causeing snoring. You will find that most problem snoring actaully comes from the throat and NOT from the nasal passages.

So try Slumber Guard – cos I know that it works for me.

my bf is a snorer…it’s driving me bananas!!..are sleep doctors expensive?

I’m literally going insane with his snoring…it’s like sleeping next to a big broken truck reving up…in fact it’s probably more annoying…and i’ve been with him more than 3 years…i’m a light sleeper too…it seems the only time I could sleep through the night is if I’ve consumed alcohol or sleeping pills or I’ve been so sleep deprived therefore so exhausted on the 3rd or fourth day that i would completely knock out….and then the cycle would start again…i try not to take sleeping pills because it makes me feel woozy the next day…

Nothing has helped…he quit smoking for a year now….he is a drinker..but he doesnt drink everyday…i don’t know if that’s the case….he is a social drinker so i dont think he’ll quit completely…but if he was to go a month without drinking…it woudl sound just as loudly as if he did…sleeping on his side doesn’t help either….he is a tad bit overweight…but it’s just a little…i do make him nwork out..and it’s helped like a tiny teeny bit….

I think he does have sleep apnea because he would sometimes stop breathing for like 15-20 seconds and then snore really loud afterwards…I know i should sleep in another room but i dont like sleeping by myself…and really i don’t like sleeping without him either

I called a couple of doctors today and they are expensive…consultations by itself is 200…and than it ranges from 800-2400 afterwards…he does have insurance but still that’s still expensive…

I just want to know if there are any alternatives that is cheaper and that works!…I’m so desperate…and also does sleep apnea correlate with premature ejaculation?? while sleeping he’s deprived of oxygen right??..i wonder if that relates…..He’s never gone longer than two minutes, a lot of times it could be like 15 or 30 seconds…although he’s never had a problem getting hard…or getting hard again…

lastly he works out pretty well since i got him into it….and his body has toned up a bit…he was never flabby to begin with…but now u can see some minor definition….but like i said he has been working out for a year..i figured his body should be more developed…his friends that work out with him have all sculpted out a muscular body…although they are thinner though…he works out about 5 times a week…about 1 hour to 2 hours each time…i wonder if sleep apnea is hindering his body’s ability to build those muscles as well??

I do love him but we need to cure his snoring problem…i don’t know how much longer i can take this….

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Ok. Classic symtoms of sleep apnea. This is a semi-serious problem. The doc will prescribe him a c-pap machine. Google it.

If he’ll use the thing, he and you are very likely to sleep much better, and consequently, feel and function much better. But, he’ll still snore when not using the gadget.

There may be a fix for the cause of his snoring. Google for that too, and check with a ear, nose, throat (ENT) doc.

Down side is he’s got to be willing to cooperate.

Does playing the DIDGERIDOO really cure snoring?

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Though funny it may be…YES. It’s not just the didgeridoo, but any wind instrument will strengthen your throat and nasal muscles making it less likely that you’ll snore.

what causes snoring, and approx. what percentage of people snore?

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What Causes Snoring?
Snoring occurs when the flow of air through the mouth and nose is physically obstructed. Air flow can be obstructed by a combination of factors, including:

—Obstructed nasal airways: Some people snore only during allergy seasons or when they have a sinus infection. Deformities of the nose such as a deviated septum (a structural change in the wall that separates one nostril from the other) or nasal polyps can also cause obstruction.
—Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue: Throat and tongue muscles can be too relaxed, which allows them to collapse and fall back into the airway. This can result from deep sleep, alcohol consumption and use of some sleeping pills. Normal aging causes further relaxation of these muscles.
—Bulky throat tissue: Being overweight can cause bulky throat tissue. Also, children with large tonsils and adenoids often snore.
—Long soft palate and/or uvula: A long soft palate or a long uvula (the dangling tissue in back of the mouth) can narrow the opening from the nose to the throat. When these structures vibrate and bump against one another, the airway becomes obstructed causing snoring.
—Health Risks Associated With Snoring
Habitual snorers can be at risk for serious health problems, including obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea creates several problems, including:

—Long interruptions of breathing (more than 10 seconds) during sleep caused by partial or total obstruction or blockage of the airway.
—Frequent waking from sleep, even though you may not realize it.
—Light sleeping. People with obstructive sleep apnea sleep lightly to try to keep their throat muscles tense enough to maintain airflow.
—Strain on the heart. Prolonged suffering from obstructive sleep apnea often results in higher blood pressure and may cause enlargement of the heart, with higher risks of heart attack and stroke.
—Poor night’s sleep. This leads to drowsiness during the day and can interfere with your quality of life.
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PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE THAT SNORE:
Most people who snore while sleeping are breathing through their mouth; the percentage is most likely 99.9% sleeping with their mouths open. When a person breathe only through their nose with mouth closed, it is much harder to make a snoring sound.

http://www.lifemana.com/stop-snoring.html

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How many people habitually snore is difficult to pin down, but epidemiological surveys indicate that the number may be high, affecting an estimated 30 percent of women and 40 percent of men. Moreover, the percentage of people who snore increases as people age.

“Most snoring questionnaires depend on patients being aware of their own snoring, which may not be the case,” said Dr. Wendell G. Yarbrough, assistant professor in the division of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at UNC. “In any event, subjective snoring often goes underreported.”

http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/sep01/snore091801.htm

how to cure snoring?

omg im so loud wen it comes to snoring.
at sleep overs i get so embarrased when ppl have to throw a pillow at me to shut up!
i just want to be able to sleep quietly!
please help!
is there like and medicines i cant take or natural ways.
and please dont suggest snoring strips i dont want to have to wear one to a sleep over plus they dont work for me

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pillow over the face always works! lol or elbow to the ribs like I do my husband to wake him up at night when he is snoring