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Whats the best remedy to cure snoring?

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cp24 cp24
 
 May 03, 2009 09:54 AM | view on twitter
Please note, I don't have medical background. The following information was obtained from mayoclinic.com. You should consult real doctors for clarification and further information.

According to
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/snoring/DS00297/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies
There are couple of things that you can try:
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- If you're overweight, lose weight. Being overweight is a common cause of snoring. Loose throat tissues are more likely to vibrate as you breathe, and extra bulkiness in the throat narrows your airway.
- Sleep on your side. Lying on your back allows your tongue to fall backward into your throat, narrowing your airway and partially obstructing airflow. To prevent sleeping on your back, try sewing a tennis ball in the back of your pajama top.
- Nasal strips. Adhesive strips applied to your nose help many people increase the area of their nasal passage, enhancing their breathing.
- Treat nasal congestion or obstruction. Having allergies or a deviated septum can limit airflow through your nose. This forces you to breathe through your mouth, increasing the likelihood of snoring. Don't use an oral or spray decongestant for more than three days in a row for acute congestion unless directed to do so by your doctor. Ask your doctor about a prescription steroid spray if you have chronic congestion. To correct a deviated septum, you may need surgery.
- Limit or avoid alcohol and sedatives. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages at least four hours before bedtime, and let your doctor know about your snoring before taking sedatives or hypnotics. Sedatives and hypnotics (sleeping pills) and alcohol depress your central nervous system, causing excessive relaxation of muscles, including the tissues in your throat. In addition, if you stop breathing due to obstructive sleep apnea, it may take longer for you to begin breathing again because alcohol, sedatives and hypnotics blunt the brain's ability to arouse from sleep.
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Further reading:
Snoring - Definition
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/snoring/DS00297

Snoring - Causes
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/snoring/DS00297/DSECTION=causes

Snorting - Treatments and Drugs
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/snoring/DS00297/DSECTION=treatments%2Dand%...



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timmah timmah
 
May 03, 2009 03:06 PM | view on twitter
Put less in your pie hole and move around more. The result will be to lose weight which is the most common reason for snoring.

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hillo hillo
 
May 07, 2009 01:22 PM
Hi timmah, For your response to be more helpful it would be better if you could provide a link to a study or directly cite a medical source for your statement above. Unless you are a doctor, in which case please state this to be so. Thanks.

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timmah timmah
 
May 07, 2009 03:07 PM
I am a doctor, but it's also a VERY well known fact. Fat people like yourself don't believe it becasue you're in denial.

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librarian librarian
 
May 03, 2009 04:59 PM | view on twitter
Not Medical Advice, See your M.D. for actual diagnosis.
Ask your doctor about having a sleep study. Most people with sleep apnea snore, but not all people who snore have sleep apnea. Most people who have sleep apnea are not aware of it. It includes periods of time during sleep when breathing actually stops, sometimes for just a few seconds then is followed by loud snoring as the air rushes into a partially open airway.
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http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tc/sleep-apnea-symptoms
http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm


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timmah timmah
 
May 03, 2009 05:14 PM
The fact is, most snoring is from being fat. Lose that lard butt, save your heart, live longer, and stop snoring. This is medical advice, deal with it.

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davepamn davepamn
 
May 04, 2009 06:13 AM | view on twitter
A mouthpiece that keeps the jaw slightly forward and prevents the airway from closing off. The mouthpieces costs about 1,800 dollars and has to be custom molded. Most Insurance will not cover the cost of the device.
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