Karin Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Why do people snore ? Have you ever snored ? Do thin people snore? Does snoring have anything to do with being overweight? Do you know of a way to stop snoring? Maybe you have come across a remedy that works, such as those post nasal sprays, or funny looking pillows, or those things that you bite into, or a shock thing that reacts to sound, or something. What was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemisia Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I think becoming overweight increases your risk of snoring, but thin people can snore, too. Do you (or whoever the snorer is) feel rested when you get up after a normal night's sleep? If not, the snoring could be a sign of sleep apnea, and a sleep study would be advisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlewing Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 My housemate is a TERRIBLE snorer...but she got some of those nasal strips to help keep the nasal passages open and since she started to use them, my bedroom door doesn't rattle so badly on the hinges Other than that, I have no suggestions. Both my ex boyfriend AND ex girlfriend were snorers...the only solution I found was to sleep with earplugs in and if I could still hear them, attempt to turn them over until it stopped, but I didn't sleep properly for months on end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquin Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I would say if you snore, and you can, go to a doctor because there might be an underlying cause to it. If you can't, like mentioned above, nasal strips really do help some people (especially in my experience those with allergies or chronic blockage of some sort like chronic sinus infections). Drinking alcohol can also make some people snore, same with sleeping pills and benzos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBQuick Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I snore horribly (or really really well, depending on one's POV). I probably have sleep apnea (everyone of my blood relations has it too) but my HMO refuses to cover a sleep study or solutions. So, I snore. My mate just shoves me onto my stomach and it stops... mostly when I wake up anyway because I've stopped breathing. I don't take sleep aids as a result.... because then I stop breathing altogether. It sucks. Big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayteana Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Why do people snore ? "As you doze off and progress from a lighter sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax. The tissues in your throat can relax enough that they vibrate and may partially obstruct your upper airway. The more narrowed your airway, the more forceful the airflow becomes. Tissue vibration increases, and your snoring grows louder. Snoring may be an occasional problem, or it may be habitual." Mayo Clinic Have you ever snored ? Sure, if I have a cold or my allergies are bad that day. Do thin people snore? Does snoring have anything to do with being overweight?"Snoring is a common sleep disorder that can affect all people at any age, although it occurs more frequently in men and people who are overweight. Snoring has a tendency to worsen with age." WebMD Do you know of a way to stop snoring? [*]Lose weight and improve your eating habits. [*]Avoid tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and antihistamines before you go to bed. [*]Avoid alcohol, heavy meals, or snacks at least four hours before you sleep. [*]Establish regular sleeping patterns. For example, try to go to bed at the same time every night. [*]Sleep on your side rather than on your back. (Position Therapy) [*]Tilt the head of your bed up four inches. (To prevent the upper airway from collapsing) [*]Breathe Right: Nasal Strips, Snore Relief Throat Spray, Snore Relief Throat Strips [*]Anti-Snoring pillow [*]Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): A surgical treatment that tightens and restructures the flabby tissues in the throat and palate. This is often prescribed for people who have moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea. [*]Laser-assisted uvula palatoplasty (LAUP): A laser procedure removes the airway obstruction. This treatment is performed under local anesthesia in a doctor's office and is intended for snorers and for people with mild obstructive sleep apnea. [*]Somnoplasty: This is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radio frequency energy to shrink excessive tissue in the palate, uvula, and tongue tissue. This treatment can also be used to relieve nasal obstruction. [*]Genioglossus and hyoid advancement: This is a surgical treatment for sleep apnea which prevents the collapse of the lower throat by pulling the tongue forward. [*]Septoplasty and turbinate surgery: This is a surgical treatment to reduce the resistance to the flow of air through the nose. [*]Adenoidectomy: Adenoidectomy is the surgical procedure in which the adenoids are removed. Adenoids are lymphoid tissue located in the back of the nose. They can block the airways, making it difficult to breathe, especially when asleep. This can cause sleep problems such as snoring (This is usually seen in children) [*]Oral appliances. Oral appliances are form-fitting dental mouthpieces that help advance the position of your tongue and soft palate to keep your air passage open. If you choose to use an oral appliance, visit your dental specialist at least once every six months during the first year, and then at least annually after that, to have the fit checked and to make sure that your condition isn't worsening. [*]Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This approach involves wearing a pressurized mask over your nose while you sleep. The mask is attached to a small pump that forces air through your airway, which keeps it open. [*]The Pillar procedure, or palatal implantation, is a new surgery which has shown promising results for snoring. Small plastic implants, less than an inch-long in size, are inserted into the soft palate using a syringe-like instrument. The procedure is usually performed in a doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroBashing Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 No, I know for a fact that people that aren't overweight snore. My boyfriend is very thin, and snores like a friggen champ. Usually all I have to do is put my hand on his face, he jerks and stops snoring, doesn't wake up. I wonder if that's disturbing to his dreams though... heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Why do people snore ? Have you ever snored ? Do thin people snore? Does snoring have anything to do with being overweight? Do you know of a way to stop snoring? Maybe you have come across a remedy that works, such as those post nasal sprays, or funny looking pillows, or those things that you bite into, or a shock thing that reacts to sound, or something. What was it? I used to have problems with falling a sleep and when I finally did my husband complained about my snoring, bit of dilemma there then a friend of mine told me about the Livewave sleep patch, it worked wonders for me, because nothing goes into my body and no snoring anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stasis Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I snore like a D-9 working a stump, my partners flee to the other room, I quit breathing too,10-12 seconds, alarming. going after treatment do something for my hearing too, I still hear 125cc chainsaws in my head. bikes and pistols did not help. sometimes I wonder how I lived,risky business. Stasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemisia Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 No, I know for a fact that people that aren't overweight snore. My boyfriend is very thin, and snores like a friggen champ. Usually all I have to do is put my hand on his face, he jerks and stops snoring, doesn't wake up. I wonder if that's disturbing to his dreams though... heh. I know that this is second-hand info (for me, third-hand for you), but my friend's otolaryngologist told him that after overweight people, for whatever reason, tall lanky guys are the second most likely group to have sleep apnea. (Anyone can develop sleep apnea really.) Perhaps your boyfriend could make an appointment for a sleep study? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karin Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 No, I know for a fact that people that aren't overweight snore. My boyfriend is very thin, and snores like a friggen champ. Usually all I have to do is put my hand on his face, he jerks and stops snoring, doesn't wake up. I wonder if that's disturbing to his dreams though... heh. I know that this is second-hand info (for me, third-hand for you), but my friend's otolaryngologist told him that after overweight people, for whatever reason, tall lanky guys are the second most likely group to have sleep apnea. (Anyone can develop sleep apnea really.) Perhaps your boyfriend could make an appointment for a sleep study? I have not read the board in a long, long while and only now see the very interesting responses everyone have posted here. I have lost some weight, and also drink alcohol a lot less regularly, and suspect I snore a lot less! One thing I know for SURE, though... When I am stressed, I STILL wake up with the sure knowledge that I have snored myself awake. Any comments out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMarshall Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 So who's arguing with you? If you continue to find your self awakening at night, if you wake up exhausted or with headaches, you should see a sleep specialist who can do an inpatient sleep study and check for all sorts of problems. a.m. (I didn't use my cpap mask last night and I feel like crap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest karin Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 So who's arguing with you? If you continue to find your self awakening at night, if you wake up exhausted or with headaches, you should see a sleep specialist who can do an inpatient sleep study and check for all sorts of problems. a.m. (I didn't use my cpap mask last night and I feel like crap) Sorry, you lost me a bit... who's arguing with me about what? Uhmmmm...I thought I was more or less confirming the general information a few people stated about "lifestyle changes" that could impact snoring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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