Healthy Beauty » Snoring http://phr-equaltreatment.org Inner beauty, fashion, healthy life Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:43:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Causes of Snoring and Finding Treatment http://phr-equaltreatment.org/causes-of-snoring-and-finding-treatment http://phr-equaltreatment.org/causes-of-snoring-and-finding-treatment#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:53:14 +0000 admin http://phr-equaltreatment.org/?p=316 phr-
Snoring is among the most common sleep problems. While it is neither a delibitating nor death threatening condition, it still causes some grave problems that may or may not directly root from its effects.

Most middle-aged men are the victims and there is high risk towards obese persons. This is true since fleshy necks are most likely to have more muscles that would collapse during relaxed breathing.

Snoring roots from narrowed air passage in between the throat and the nose. When we sleep, this passage narrows due to relaxation of the tissues. This explains why we only snore when we are at our most restful position.

With a narrowed passage, the pressure of the air from the mouth and back are highly increased. Thus, this will drive the flapping muscles to vibrate more, which in turn create the snoring sounds.

Anything that helps narrow the air passage and the muscles to relax will most likely initiate the vibrations. Say, substances that promote muscle relaxation will encourage the tongue to fall back or the throat muscles to be relived from tension.

Stuffy nose can also be considered as a culprit since it limits the space in which air can pass through. Thus, there are specific cases of snoring that only occur when one has colds or inflamed sinuses.

Snoring can also be attributed to the position by which the patient sleeps. Sleeping on one’s back will cause your tongue and throat muscles to be pulled back by gravity. Therefore, patients are advised to get used with a sideward sleep position.

Since the only problem here is the unwanted relaxation of the muscles and tissues lining the respiratory tract, specifically the throat and the nasal passages, the most possible cure is to repair any excess muscles.

An otolaryngologist will help determine what truly causes your snoring problem. He is a specialist in conditions that are directly linked with ear, nose and throat problems. He is the only authority that can create a thorough examination of your condition.

The traditional method of surgery for snoring is the uvulopalatoharyngoplasty or UPPP, which aims to widen the air passages. This process normally removes excess tissues that cause the narrowing of the throat, including uvula tissue, adenoids, tonsils and those that are covered by the pharynx.

The more intensive version of this method called laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty or LAUP uses laser in the removal of the muscles that inhibit normal air passage.

Both methods normally work best for mild snorers and don’t necessarily work for those who are suffering from sleep apnea or disruptive snoring.

Nasal surgery, on the other hand, is recommended for patients whose snoring is caused by unnecessary blockage in the nasal septum.

Tongue Suspension Procedure is a method that aims to keep the tongue from falling back. This is done by inserting a small screw in the lower jaw to which the tongue is stitched below.

Shrinking of throat tissue is also a common method of creating solutions. Somnoplasty is a method that uses an electrode needle that release energy to shrink the excess tissue. This then will be reabsorbed by the body.

Surgery may not be a simple way of fixing your floppy throat muscles. But this procedure creates the ultimate solutions. Remember though that there are specific methods for specific causes. Be careful that you first discuss all concerns with your physician so that proper treatment is delivered to you.

]]> http://phr-equaltreatment.org/causes-of-snoring-and-finding-treatment/feed 0 Advises on Snoring Prevention http://phr-equaltreatment.org/advises-on-snoring-prevention http://phr-equaltreatment.org/advises-on-snoring-prevention#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:04:03 +0000 admin http://phr-equaltreatment.org/?p=115 Knowing what causes snoring can greatly help you both to find relief if you are already suffering from its effects or to find ways of preventing yourself from becoming a poor victim.

Though not regularly the cause of aggravated problems (except for social embarrassment and potential risks of discontented relationship), it is still best if you are not a sufferer yourself.

Many fall victim in this noisy nighttime dilemma. While some are not aware that they have the condition, many are known to seek ways to get around the troubles that it causes.

Like most other conditions, snoring can be prevented. If you are close to becoming a snorer yourself or if you know one who shows initial signs of developing this condition, you can find good use in the advises that we have in this article. Please read on.

Snoring occurs when the collapsible part of the throat meets. Coupled with the passage of air into the throat, these dangling parts are likely to produce vibrations that create the noisy sounds. Why this condition occurs at night is not a mystery.

While it is true that we breathe 24 hours a day, we only snore when our body is totally relaxed. Thus, it is often advised that snorers maintain a tensed sleeping position until the body gets used to this state.

If you do not like the idea, however, you can prevent snoring through practicing a sideward sleeping position to widen the passage through which air may run through. This passage is congested when we sleep on our backs since our heads are forced to fall back. Additionally, our lower jaw is encouraged to open, therefore creating a space wherein the tongue can droop back. When this occurs, the normal air passage will be obstructed by these components.

We all know that when a passage narrows, the pressure that regularly runs through it will increase. This principle occurs in the throat which explains why there are people who snore and there are those who don’t, and why snores come in different intensity and sounds.

Obesity is known to induce snoring. This is due to the fact that heavier people are more likely to have extra (and often unnecessary tissues). The neck of an overweight person is known to have more muscles and adipose tissues that hamper the normal delivery of breathing.

Thus, to prevent the possibility of producing nighttime respiratory vibration, one is advised to refrain from gaining too much weight. Not only would you escape from major health threats such as general unhealthiness of the body or coronary diseases, you can also save yourself from distracting your bed partner’s sleep and your own.

Some people practice mouth breathing. Add to the fact that this is generally not a healthy practice, mouth breathing can also raise one’s susceptibility towards snoring. It may seem awkward to switch back to nasal breathing initially though, but in time you would learn to breathe naturally using your nose while sleeping. In the end, you would be thankful that you took time and learned patience in eliminating this habit.

If you would notice, most advises in preventing snoring concern lifestyle-changing practices. This is because snoring, as a whole, don’t necessarily have to root from biological causes while we may find sufferers who are actually bothered by nasal deformities or extra large adenoids and tonsils.

]]> http://phr-equaltreatment.org/advises-on-snoring-prevention/feed 0 Products to Stop Snoring http://phr-equaltreatment.org/products-to-stop-snoring http://phr-equaltreatment.org/products-to-stop-snoring#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:39:26 +0000 admin http://phr-equaltreatment.org/?p=240 You are not alone if you are frequently awakened by midnight grunts. So many fall victim to snores, regardless if they are the snorer or the bed partner.

Snoring is the condition simply associated with noise created during sleep. There are various conditions that may be considered as its cause but the bottom line is- it is all due to any blockages directly affecting the throat, mouth and nose.

Snoring may be due to the following conditions:

Excess mass in the throat. This may be caused by extra long soft palate or uvula and excess tissues due to bulky necks. Because the throat is limited in space, it is often not ideal if there would be extra muscles that would be dangling in it.

Overweight people often snore since their necks are a bit stuffier than ordinary-built people. Some children, on the other hand, snore when they have inflamed adenoids or large tonsils.

Poor muscle tone of the throat and the tongue. Muscles during sleep are less tense thus those muscles found in the air passages are likely to be encouraged to collapse or collide with each other. This collision will then cause vibrations that we call snores.

Because of poor muscle tone, the tongue is allowed to fall back to the throat. This then is known to cause blockages since the tongue can possibly obstruct the passage of air.

Poor muscle tone may also be induced through taking alcohol or any substance that causes relaxation before sleep.

To resolve snoring, one either has to find relief from these causes or permanently erase the main source of the condition.

There are various methods of treating the causes of snoring through using stop snoring devices. From nasal strips to adjustable beds, you are sure to find one that will suit your preferences and convenience.

Be warned though that some products are known to induce no relief for the snorer. However, don’t jump to conclusions that such don’t actually work. Often, it may be because the products are not properly used or they simply don’t fit as remedies for a specific type of snoring.

Nasal strips for example should only be used by those people who, for the most parts, is affected by snores rooting from problems in the nasal passages. These nasal strips then are not suited for snorers whose primary problem comes from the blockages found in the mouth.

While most patients are familiar with stop snoring sprays, not all people report that these actually induce relief. Often, people comment of its credibility. This is especially true for those types who claim of “softening throat tissues”. It is good to remember that snoring is not caused by either soft or hardened tissues but of those that block the air passages.

Another common product for snoring are the stop snoring pillows. These are not your-ordinary-pillows since they are constructed specifically for people who have the need to lie on their sideward sleeping position.

Lying flat on the back while sleeping can effectively narrow the passages of air. Add the fact that the jaw is often forced to drop to give room for the tongue, thus adding up to the pile of problems caused by blockages.

Before buying any products to treat snoring, it is best to educate yourself well so you can get the best of the benefits.

]]> http://phr-equaltreatment.org/products-to-stop-snoring/feed 0 Tips to Help Stop Snoring http://phr-equaltreatment.org/tips-to-help-stop-snoring http://phr-equaltreatment.org/tips-to-help-stop-snoring#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:11:39 +0000 admin http://phr-equaltreatment.org/?p=216 Snoring has already become a laughing matter for most people. But what we do not often realize is that many conflicts have rooted from snoring and there are more that’s rising even as we speak today.

Almost half of normal adults suffer from occasional snoring while an estimated 25% of them are known to snore habitually. It is good to point out that these figures did not choose to have fallen as victim to this nighttime dilemma. Instead, they just happened to be less lucky than most of us.

Driven by the need to resolve the disturbances caused by snoring, patients often seek relief from various stop snoring products such as devices, pills and sprays. It must be realized though that there is still no sufficient data to back the claims of these products.

To help find relief for those people who only want to have restful sleeps, we have gathered some tips that can surely let you find some ways to stop snoring.

Change of sleeping position is not only comfortable, it eases your snores.

Most people find it intriguing that a change in sleeping position can actually produce some sort of “magic” when it comes to snores. We are not talking of miracle cure here, this change of habit has logical explanations.

During sleep, our air passages must have room enough to avoid the collision of certain parts involved for breathing. If one is to sleep flat on his back, it is likely that the throat will be constricted in a way that the air passage is obstructed. However, when we sleep on our sideward position, these same passages will be released from possible intrusion of the dangling tissues. Additionally, the likelihood that the jaw will drop to cause obstruction will be lessened.

So there is a basic reason why one of the first remedies thought for resolving the condition is by sewing tennis balls on pajama tops.

Eventually, though, snoring aggravates with age. So regardless of your bed position, you might still be subjected to snores. Thus, it may become present throughout the night no matter what form of control you would use. By then, you have to find more permanent solutions.

Lose weight- Not only would you benefit from the various consequences of losing off some pounds, you would also get around from the risk of snoring. Overweight individuals tend to have bulky necks, which create more possibilities of snoring.

Change your lifestyle in general- Vices such as alcohol and smokes are often conceived as banes to proper living, which for most parts is certainly true. These are good ways to encourage smoking since both have effects that can immediately affect the tissues used in breathing.

Alcohol has relaxant effects that contribute greatly to uncontrollability of throat muscles. Cigarettes, on the other hand, have the effects of changing the cells lining the esophagus. This change can create reactions suitable for encouraging snores.

Establish a good sleeping pattern- Sleeping at the same time every night can help induce a more-or-less fixed sleeping pattern. This does not cure snore but it can help in making the rest you want, even when you snore so loudly at night. Once your body get used to the same habit each night, simple grunts and frequent noises coming from your own mouth would no longer cause you disturbances, enough to keep you awake all night.

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]]> http://phr-equaltreatment.org/tips-to-help-stop-snoring/feed 0 Stop Snoring Remedies: From Nasal Sprays to Surgeries http://phr-equaltreatment.org/stop-snoring-remedies-from-nasal-sprays-to-surgeries http://phr-equaltreatment.org/stop-snoring-remedies-from-nasal-sprays-to-surgeries#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:57:23 +0000 admin http://phr-equaltreatment.org/?p=178 Snoring would have been nothing if all people sleep alone in their solo beds, away from anyone that could hear. But as we all know, most of us have bed partners who are often get annoyed with sleep-disturbing noises.

Good thing, there is already a wide spectrum of stop snoring remedies that may find yours (or your partner’s) relief.

Nasal sprays are normally used by mild snorers who would not want to get bothered with attaching nasal strips and clips at night or of taking the permanence of nasal surgeries.

While reports on the use of nasal sprays vary, it still shows that some snorers find good use in them.

Nasal sprays work by tightening and lubricating the muscles surrounding the throat and the mouth. This way, the vibration caused by excess muscles would be set off, thus the production of sounds can be prevented. There are no definite claims on the lasting effects of such sprays so they would only be effective so long as the use is continued.

Nasal sprays are not only helpful for mild snorers. Snoring may also occur due to change of weather, diet or any factor that can trigger its causes. Such cases can be resolved through using nasal sprays.

While most stop snoring remedies focus on the obstructive tissues that cause the blockages in the air passages, there are those that resolve things through keeping the outside mechanisms from triggering the snores.

Chin cushions and chinstraps will keep your mouth in place. But how does keeping one’s mouth close helps against snoring?

Well, there are types of snorers who breathe on their mouths. Mouth breathing is known to be one of the many causes of the vibrating sounds during sleep. It has been observed that once breathing is shifted towards nasal processes, some types of snoring can be helped.

When one’s mouth is open, the jaw will drop. Thus, creating space where the tongue may fall back towards the throat. When this occurs, vibration is possible. If one’s tongue is kept from collapsing, it is less likely that the throat would produce snores.

The chinstrap works by holding the jaws together which prevent them from falling apart. Chin cushions, on the other hand, have the added benefits of preventing the head from dropping forward. This way, easier breathing can be facilitated since the airways are wider when the head is kept back.

Taping the mouth can often be awkward but this does not necessarily mean that the technique is ineffective.

Chin up strips are tapes worn beneath the mouth to help redirect mouth breathing towards nasal breathing. The advantage of which is that it does not prevent the mouth from moving freely through covering it but it lays its support at the bottom of the lip. Thus, one can sneeze, cough and breathe in the mouth at will. The disadvantage though is that when this occurs, the effectivity of the chin up strip is lessened.

All stop snoring remedies mentioned here are just aids to relieve you from the troubles of snoring. They can’t exactly cure your condition. If you want permanent solution, the best option you may run to is surgery. Be careful though that long term effects (and possible damage) go with this decision. Careful examination of your condition must be delivered and thoughtful decision making must be made.

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]]> http://phr-equaltreatment.org/stop-snoring-remedies-from-nasal-sprays-to-surgeries/feed 0 Top Anti Snoring Devices You Can Avail http://phr-equaltreatment.org/top-anti-snoring-devices-you-can-avail http://phr-equaltreatment.org/top-anti-snoring-devices-you-can-avail#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:03:08 +0000 admin http://phr-equaltreatment.org/?p=112 Hearing a person who snores can be amusing, it can even be funny. But if you are living with someone who snores, a relative or a family member perhaps, then the sound might become very disturbing. If you cannot get a good night sleep and always wake up several times in the middle of the night by a sound that can be as loud as a lawnmower or a jet engine in action, then you should be thinking of anti snoring devices as a solution to the problem.

Here are popular anti snoring devices you can buy for your family member and stop him from disturbing your sleep:

•    Anti snoring pillow

One of the reasons why people snore is because they have an improper sleeping position. This causes the air passage to stretch and tighten making it more difficult for air to come in and out. To solve this, there are anti snoring pillows that relax your airways and maintain the right sleeping position to prevent a person from snoring throughout the night.

•    Throat spray

One natural remedy to stop snoring is the snoring spray. Formulated with natural ingredients, snoring spray contains essential oils that when sprayed on the throat, provide a lubrication that reduces that amount of vibration, hence effectively reduce snoring. However, it is ironic that when throat spray is used frequently, it can lead to more snoring.

Before using throat spray, the evaluation of doctor on the patient is necessary to avoid any other complication.

•    Nasal dilators

Usually made of stainless steel coil or plastic, nasal dilators help keep the air passage open which cut down the throat’s vibration which leads to snoring. Nasal dilators are used by inserting it into the nostrils.

•    Nasal strips

Like nasal dilators, nasal strips are used to open the airways on the nose and keep the right amount of airflow during sleep. Nasal strips are often made of plastic. This is one of the more popular anti snoring devices since it is cheap, safe, and effective. In fact, nasal strips are used by athletes for better airflow and respiratory efficiency while playing.

•    Sleep Position Monitor

This device emits a beeping noise to alert the snorer when he shifts to a position where snoring usually occur (sleeping on their back). However, if you are a relative of a snorer and would want his snoring to stop, then this device may become a whole new problem. But, the aim of this device is not to replace the snorer from keeping you a wake in the middle of the night. Instead, it is there to create a brand new sleeping habit.

Once the snorer starts to sleep on his side, the sleep position monitor can be removed.

•    Snore ball

Snore ball is placed at the back of the snorer (inside his pajama). When he changes his sleeping position from side to back, the snore ball emits discomfort, a.k.a. pain. In other words, it prevents the snorer from sleeping on his back. It might not be the device a person wants to feel in the middle of the night but some really need it in order to change his sleeping position for good. Some people use golf balls, baseballs or tennis balls as snore balls.

All these anti snoring devices can prevent a person from snoring, however, snoring can be caused by other medical condition that may need medical attention. To be safe, have your relative or family member be checked by a doctor to know exactly what treatment does he need.

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]]> http://phr-equaltreatment.org/top-anti-snoring-devices-you-can-avail/feed 0 Stop Snoring In Children http://phr-equaltreatment.org/stop-snoring-in-children http://phr-equaltreatment.org/stop-snoring-in-children#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:26:17 +0000 admin http://phr-equaltreatment.org/?p=23 For a mother, nothing can be sweeter than to hear her child’s mumbling gentle sounds in his/her sleep, but if the sound is the minor version of the adults’ snores, it might mean something else.

Take note of this, for infants and children, snoring will always be a strange and deadly predicament. Usually, the typical causes of this are sinusitis or adenoid enlargement. Sinusitis can be cured by simple decongestants and antibiotics. Adenoid enlargement meanwhile will require surgery, wherein the tonsils and adenoids will be removed.

Snoring for children on the other hand, can possibly be an indication of obstructive sleep apnea, where breathing stops for 60 seconds at most, and usually followed with a snort or gasp. And the truth is that sleep apnea is more delicate for children than for adults, parents should really pay attention to the possible sleeping disorder of their kids.

The common effect of snoring for young children is that they could possibly suffer from nighttime and cough asthma. So if adults are recommended not to disregard their snoring, then how much more for children.

There are also findings which claims that when a child in middle school shows lower academic performance, they are more likely snoring during this period.

All of these presented facts are enough to convince the parents to take the necessary actions the moment their children show such symptoms.

However, do not panic when such a situation happens. You can consult a physician first to ensure if the child has caught an illness related to snoring already. Meanwhile, if your child produces mild snoring, which is affected by certain allergy or illness, experts states that it can possibly be treated at home. More likely, the way you treat your cold.

The following are suggested methods:

• Saltwater, this is good to eradicate the blockage problems caused by the mucus. Though saltwater nasal drops are available in drugstores, however, one can do a formula at home. Just melt ¼ teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of water. Sterilize the water by boiling it. You can place it in a nose dropper as soon as it cools down.

• You can also try to take oral decongestant intended for children. According to some doctors, decongestants doesn’t actually cure an allergy or cold, but it relieves the symptoms. It may reduce the snoring since it helps the children enhance their breathing. When using this medication, be sure to have the right dosage for the child’s age.

• Avoid products that include antihistamines, this can trigger snoring since this is identified to be a sedating medicine. Sedating medicines cut down the muscle tone of the throat’s tissues since it tends to relax muscles and nerves, when the muscle tone falls down, the tendency is that it will trigger snoring.

• Observe your child as he sleeps, then seek for the best position where he can keep his airway open, through this he will be able to breathe comfortably. M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences and the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, Lucinda Halstead, said that there are some children who are comfortable in lying on their sides while their heads support a little on the headrest.

Keeping your children safe is one of your priorities as a parent. Taking the time out to observe them now would greatly diminish the chances of having bigger problems in the future.

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]]> http://phr-equaltreatment.org/stop-snoring-in-children/feed 1 Want to Quit Snoring? Know What Causes the Problem http://phr-equaltreatment.org/want-to-quit-snoring-know-what-causes-the-problem http://phr-equaltreatment.org/want-to-quit-snoring-know-what-causes-the-problem#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:06:27 +0000 admin http://phr-equaltreatment.org/?p=118 It is undeniable that snoring actually causes major problems, if not in general health then maybe with relationships. There is no wonder then why too many people want to quit snoring. Add to it the fact that everyone deserves some rest after a day of tiring work.

The sad part though is that snoring is not a voluntary act. Most snorers are not even aware that they snore unless someone tells them so. And they can either control muscles from dangling or initiate the actual snoring.

It is quite hard to isolate the actual causes of snoring from the contributing factors. Nevertheless, there are various methods of knowing which are the culprits. In the medical community, it is well known that knowledge of the causes can drive the cure to arise. Thus, it is crucial that one is able to pinpoint which among the factors aggravates the condition.

Once any root cause is properly identified, it would now be easier to find a cure that will leave everyone worry-free. By then, it would be much easier to quit snoring, it may take lots of trials and investigations though.

It all stream down from self-realization. Knowing yourself can create ways to eliminate the factors that help result to the problem. Thus, if you know that you are presently subjected to specific stimuli that create the channel for the causes then you will be able to find some ways to get around the stimulant.

Say, if you are a smoker, you are likely at a higher risk towards snoring. Smoking has been associated with too many conditions that are not only considered generally threatening but fatal. While snoring may not be a life- threatening condition, it still can affect various aspects of lifestyles that can deprive you of specific pleasures.

When a person smokes, the substance and the smoke itself cause the cells of the esophagus to react. Once this occurs, the chain reaction would result to the development of excess mucus to help the lining of the esophagus adopt to the new and harsher condition. Thus, when there are unwanted substances in the air passage, these may cause the obstruction, which then helps in the aggravation of snoring.

If this seems to be your problem, you can easily find your way out from snoring once you begin to quit smoking.

The case is different though with drinking alcohol right before bed time. Alcohol is known to induce relaxation. The fact is, once the muscles in the throat are overly relaxed, they tend to fall back from their positions towards the spaces in the throat that may obstruct the normal passage of air

Overweight individuals are also more susceptible to snoring than most individuals. It has been observed that the bigger one gets, the more likely he is to produce the annoying sounds during the night. This condition is not exactly because the person is obese but because if one is heavier then he must have more tissues lining in his neck.

These can potentially cause the problems that lead to snoring since more tissues can obstruct normal breathing.

Some people, on the other hand, suffer from various forms of allergies that can eventually lead to snores.

There are other possibilities as to what might actually cause your snores. You just have to find ways to know them. Your physician can be the best source of help as well as consultation and evaluation properly given by an otolaryngologist, a specialist in problems concerning the throat, mouth and the nose.

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]]> http://phr-equaltreatment.org/want-to-quit-snoring-know-what-causes-the-problem/feed 0 Snoring Cure: What are they? http://phr-equaltreatment.org/snoring-cure-what-are-they http://phr-equaltreatment.org/snoring-cure-what-are-they#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:13:09 +0000 admin http://phr-equaltreatment.org/?p=98 People who snore can be funny but when you get to sleep with someone who snores loudly every night, it becomes annoying. That is why, it is important to know the ways to cure snoring.

Here are the following ways and methods to cure snoring:

Breathing exercise – Snoring happens when there is a blockage happening in the breathing passage, particularly at the throat area. And this blockage might be because of a tensed throat, wrong positioned jaw, or stuffed nose. Take several deep breaths in order to relax the throat and make breathing normal again.

Decongestants – There are instances wherein the cause of snoring is nasal congestion. Here, the person tends to breathe through his mouth which may trigger snoring. Taking decongestants will free any blockage and relieve the person from snoring.

Anti-allergy medications – There are some allergies that result to the enlargement of adenoids. Once the allergy is cured, the snoring usually stops.

Exercise and proper diet – If the person is obese, he probably snores. This is because there is fat concentration on the airways that limits the air to go in and out freely. Also, fat formation on the stomach restricts the diaphragm to perform properly. Thus, snoring occurs. In fact, around 40% of the obese population snores. Taking regular exercise and proper diet can reduce the weigh and stop snoring, not to mention other health risks associated with obesity.

Change of bed position – There are occasions wherein snoring is the result of wrong sleeping position. Sometimes, sleeping with too many pillows can stretch and narrow the air passage. Use one pillow to avoid it.  Also, lying on the back can cause snoring. So, a change in sleeping position can be a good help.

Change of lifestyle – Smoking and alcohol can contribute to the onset of snoring. Snoring may be a result of other medical conditions caused by these two. So, to maintain a good and healthy life, the person should stop or reduce smoking and alcohol intake, which in turn can cure snoring.

Review medications – Antihistamines, sleeping pills, and other types of medications can worsen snoring.

Regular sleeping habits – There are two periods of sleep: the REM sleep where the person experiences frequent dreaming and deep sleep, and the Stage 1 sleep which should only be experienced during falling asleep but can also be experienced several times if the person is sleeping poorly. Both can trigger the development of unstable breathing that can cause snoring. Irregular sleeping can also cause respiratory instability that result to unstable breathing during sleep.

Saltwater nasal droops – Nasal congestion caused by mucus can disrupt sleep and can cause snoring. To prevent this, saltwater nasal drops can be used to flush out the mucus. There are over the counter saltwater nasal drops available in drugstores. However, you can also make it on your own. Dissolve ¼ teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of sterilized water. Let the water cool down to body temperature and place it to a nose dropper.

However, if snoring is caused by other serious condition such as sleep apnea and enlargement of adenoids and/or tonsils, some surgical procedures like Laser Assisted Uvula Palatoplasty (LAUP) and radio frequency tissue ablation (RFTA) or Somnoplasty can be applied. It is important therefore to know the exact cause of snoring before taking any action.

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]]> http://phr-equaltreatment.org/snoring-cure-what-are-they/feed 1 Stop Snoring: Ways to Treat the Nighttime Dilemma http://phr-equaltreatment.org/stop-snoring-ways-to-treat-the-nighttime-dilemma http://phr-equaltreatment.org/stop-snoring-ways-to-treat-the-nighttime-dilemma#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:12:00 +0000 admin http://phr-equaltreatment.org/?p=123 The most often question raised to any condition is – can it be cured? Well, that actually depends on the nature of the disease, disorder, or syndrome and what knowledge do the medical and scientific communities have with regards to the problem.

Luckily, snoring is not much of a difficult condition to treat. The nature of which is also well-known that most consider it normal. So normal that many tend not to get bothered of its effects, especially when mild.

Treatments for snoring depend on the diagnosis gathered. While snoring may appear to have no types, it must be understood that there are certain kinds of snoring that excessively disrupts sleep and there are those that do not cause any harm at all.

Examination of the physiology and anatomy of the throat and the underlying tissues will reveal where the problems root. Usually, snoring stems from loose muscles that flaps back and forth when air runs through the throat. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, snoring can also be due to allergies, deformities, infections and abnormal enlargement of adenoids and tonsils. All of which, if carefully examined, will lead us back to the obstruction of air passage.

Normally, prevention of the main causes can treat snoring. This includes abstinence from smoking, drinking alcohol and other relaxants, and maintenance of an ideal weight. All these have adverse effects not only on the body but can directly cause loose muscles to vibrate abnormally.

Treatments to stop snoring can include lifestyle-changing habits, use of stop snoring aids and more intensive surgeries. The choice is normally set for the snorer to take, depending on the aggravation of the condition.

As we have mentioned earlier, simple measures can contribute largely to the treatment of the condition. Stop snoring aids, on the other hand, would require patience to find what fits for you.

The market offers a great variety of snoring aids including nasal breathing devices, adjustable beds, oral and dental appliances and pressurized masks.

Nasal breathing devices normally aim to keep your nasal passages open or your jaws from dropping. You may find nasal strips, nasal clips, chin up strips and chin straps under this category. These products normally require you to breathe using your nose rather than your mouth since mouth breathing typically ends up to snoring. It has been observed that a switch from mouth to nasal breathing can eliminate a number of snoring types.

Mouth pieces or oral devices aim to position the tongue away from blocking the air passage. You should seek dental specialist if you are considering the use of such devices as solutions to nighttime dilemma.

Surgery, on the other hand, is an irreversible decision. Therefore, you should be careful if you truly are considering this option. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty or UPPP is known to be the traditional method of trimming excess tissues in the throat. A more modern approach uses laser thus the name Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty or LAUP.

Removal of unnecessary tissues in the throat enlarges the air passage which helps reduce the collapse of the muscles.

Approaches to be used in line with your condition vary according to your personal preference and the immediate need to cure your condition. It is best to seek medical help first or get yourself educated with your options before running under the knife or strapping your mouth with some device.

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