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How To Fix Your Snoring Problem
Author: Alan Schill -
If you have a snoring problem, you may be the last to realize it. Your spouse will likely be the first and may even be quick to let you know of this nighttime nuisance. It is important to realize that a snoring problem may be nothing more than an inconvenience but, then again, it may be a serious condition known as sleep apnea. Only a physician can properly diagnose sleep apnea and, in the meantime, there are a number of ways to work on fixing your snoring problem at home.

The first step to fixing your snoring problem is to try sleeping on your side instead of your back. Research shows that individuals who sleep on their back are much more likely to snore than those who do not. If you find it difficult to remain on your side during the night, try placing a large body pillow next to you. This may help to resist your movement if you try to roll back over during the night.

While it may be difficult to realize what is causing a snoring problem at first, experts have shown that obesity is among the leading causes. Most people do not realize this because it seems like an unrealistic link but, nonetheless, it has been proven. Therefore, a well-balanced diet and exercise program may help to correct your snoring problem while promoting a healthier lifestyle overall.

Snoring problems may also be directly linked to allergies. Why? Because allergy sufferers may also experience breathing difficulties, which is a factor believed to cause snoring. By ridding your home of airborne allergens, such as cigarette smoke, pet hair and dust, you may be eliminating your snoring problem.

Many individuals turn to anti-snoring devices to correct their snoring problems. This is particularly useful if the device has been recommended by doctors. Such is the case with the Sleep Genie, which was developed by Odyssey Direct Solutions. Manufactured using a comfortable nylon and lycra blend, the Sleep Genie supports the jaw while helping the mouth to remain closed during the night. Individuals who sleep with their mouth open find it easier to snore, which is why the Sleep Genie may prove helpful in correcting your snoring problem.

This article is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as, or in place of, professional medical advice. Before beginning any treatment for snoring, please consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis and remedy.

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Stop Snoring Products & How They Can Help You
Author: Alan Schill -
If you snore, then you have probably considered purchasing stop snoring products to help relieve you of your nighttime nuisance. With so many stop snoring products available on the market, it can be difficult to know which ones work and which do not.

In order to select the best of the stop snoring products, you will first need to know what is causing your snoring. If you have a medical condition, such as sleep apnea, it will need to be treated more aggressively and may require a physician's help. Stop snoring products are not designed to cure sleep apnea, but they can be terrific at providing the snoring sufferer with a better night's sleep.

The best stop snoring products will often be recommended by a doctor, either directly or as a whole. For example, if you see a product that is labeled as being doctor recommended, you will instantly recognize the product as being one of quality. For example, the Sleep Genie, which is manufactured by Odyssey Direct Solutions, is doctor recommended and helps to prevent snoring by allowing the sufferer to sleep comfortably with their mouth closed. A majority of users notice instant relief during their first use.

Stop snoring products not only help to prevent snoring, but they also help the sufferer to regain control over their life. A lack of sleep, which is often one of the many results of snoring, can affect everything. A noticeable change in personality, the inability to concentrate and overall exhaustion are just a few of the symptoms of sleep loss. Stop snoring products are ideal whether you have just started snoring or have suffered for years.

When selecting stop snoring products, always remember to consider safety. Is the product safe compared to other stop snoring products? Are there any product warnings on the box? Most importantly, does the product look safe to you? If you do not feel that you would be comfortable, move on to other stop snoring products that will fit the bill. The Sleep Genie, as previously mentioned, offers comfort in it's nylon and lycra blend while it's sleek design lends to the wearers ability to move around without restriction.

This article is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as, or in place of, professional medical advice. Before beginning any treatment for snoring, please consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis and remedy.

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Stop Snoring. Learn How To Stop Snoring. No More Loud zzzzzzz Period
Author: Robert Walker
You probably know at least one person who snores. It could be your partner, parents, grandparents, or even YOU that snore at various noise levels.
Some laugh and make jokes about it, but it can be a symptom of a serious disorder called obstructive sleep apnea. And if it is obstructive sleep apnea, then it is no laughing matter; that individual needs to get evaluated by a sleep specialist.


what is snoring?
Snoring is a noise produced when an individual breathes (usually produced when inhaling) during sleep, which in turn causes vibration of the soft palate and uvula (that thing that hangs down in the back of the throat). An estimated 45% of normal adults snore at least occasionally and 25% do so habitually, according the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Problem snoring is more common in men and in people who are overweight. And snoring usually gets worse with advancing age.
The word "apnea" means the absence of breathing. Unfortunately, men are hit with more bouts of disruptive snoring than women. Sorry guys, but even if you don't think you snore, you probably do.


treatment for snoring
The most important point to make about the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), or Snoring Syndrome, is that effective treatment requires several related problems to be treated simultaneously
6 Factors That Can Cause Snoring
Lifestyle factors
In some studies is growing concern is in, many cases of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring may be related to Western culture. The risk of increased obstructive sleep apnea grows with the many factors described below, many of which are problems currently rampant in our society. Correction of OSA generally requires that these factors be eliminated. At times, elimination of these factors completely resolves the problem.
Weight
Excessive weight brought about by a sedentary lifestyle, too many rich foods, or by medically related situations such as thyroid problems, is probably the leading factor contributing to OSA. Bed partners almost invariably make the observation that the larger their snoring spouse becomes, the louder the snoring sounds, and the more often they hear snoring pauses followed by snorts, and a continuation of breathing (i.e., apneas -- episodes of obstructed breathing). Conversely, in a large percentage of patients, weight loss down to an ideal weight has reversed the process.
Smoking
Smoking has numerous undesirable effects on the body. Most pertinent to OSA are the obstructions to the airway which cigarette smoking causes: swelling of the mucous membrane in the nose, swelling of the tissue in the throat, and blockage of the small vessels in the lungs. Therefore, add this to another list of reasons why you should stop this nasty habit.
Alcohol
It is the partial collapse of the airway (breathing tube between nose, mouth and lungs) that is the immediate cause of snoring, and its complete collapse that is the immediate cause of apnea. Alcohol causes too great a relaxation of the airway during sleep. This, and other effects of alcohol on the body, means that it can either cause or greatly contribute to the development of loud snoring and apnea.
Organization of sleep
There are two periods of sleep which, given the right circumstances, are especially vulnerable to the development of unstable breathing. These are Stage 1 sleep, which should only occur when a person is first falling asleep but can occur many times during the night if sleep is poor; and REM sleep, which is the time when dreaming most frequently occurs.
If a person has very unbalanced sleeping habits during the week, it can result in the development of very significant respiratory instability during sleep. It's that simple: unstable sleeping patterns lead to unstable breathing. Therefore, all you need to do is regulate your sleep by getting at least 7.5 hours of it per night. Sometimes, this is all that is required.
Medical problems
Anything that can lead to a blockage of the nose, throat, or lungs potentially plays a role in the development of OSA.
Pertinent nasal problems include allergies to air-borne particles such as animal dander, and dryness of the nose because of a wood-burning stove. Factors that can block the throat include large tonsils, large adenoids, excessive amounts of fatty tissue, and at times, the enlargement of some of the complex tissue at the back of the throat. In these cases, surgery can help by removing unwanted or excess tissue.
Snoring can also be a symptom of diabetes or hypothyroidism. Therefore, sometimes the best treatment for snoring and apnea is to go to the source of the problem and treat the medical problem itself.

lifestyle before surgery
On a final note, if you are an excessive snorer, and constantly get complaints from friends and loved ones, look at your lifestyle very carefully first. Try changing some bad habits to good ones, and exercise more.
As long as your doctor determines that your snoring is not stemming from apnea (a disorder where the snorer stops breathing for seconds.
here are some natural snoring suggested tips for alleviating your predicament:
Sew an object (i.e., a tennis ball) into the pajama top near the small of your back in order to make it uncomfortable to sleep on your back.
For at least two to three hours before bedtime, don't drink alcohol or take sleeping pills, antihistamines, or tranquilizers. They depress the central nervous system and make your tongue floppy and throat muscles loose.
Add some humidity to your bedroom. A dry throat tends to vibrate more than one that's moist. Try putting a container of water near your radiator.
Use extra pillows to raise your head and align your airway.
Try not to eat dairy products before bedtime because some people notice a build-up of mucus that can interfere with breathing.
Try taking honey (chew honeycomb or swallow a couple of spoonfuls of liquid) daily for a few weeks.
Have someone you sleep with, or your roommate, roll you over onto your side when you start to snore
If after all this, you still snore excessively, then I suggest you go see a physician or a nose, ear and throat specialist. Always make surgery your last resort. Even though proven to be safe, surgery can still do damage to your pockets, when all you needed to do was quit smoking or join a gym.

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Treating Sleep Apnea
Author: Kathryn Whittaker -
Stopping breathing or shortness of breath causes sleep apnea. It is a very risky syndrome and if you feel you are suffering from this disorder you should immediately seek medical attention. It can be dangerous to not get proper attention for sleep apnea. If the problem persists and you are not getting any treatment, it could result in serious health hazards like heart attack, stroke, an irregular heart beat, impotency, high blood pressure and other heart related diseases.

When a person is suffering from sleep apnea, the upper airways become obstructed. They can be blocked by tissues, large tonsils, or a large tongue. The most common factor behind sleep apnea is the structure of jaw and airway.

Common symptoms of sleep apnea are extreme daytime sleepiness and recurring periods of interrupted breathing. There may be other symptoms of sleep apnea like loud snoring, headaches, being overweight, having high blood pressure and suffering from irritability or a change in personality.

Sleep apnea is dangerous, and it can be fatal in many cases. You should not ignore sleep apnea and get treatment immediately. Weight loss, surgery, dental appliances, and breathing assistance devices are various ways you can treat sleep apnea. The use of a breath assistance device is the most popular and most effective treatment of sleep apnea. These breathing assistance devices help in increasing the air pressure in the airways, which prevents the airways from collapsing. You have to wear this device in the form of a mask that has a small air blower connected through a pipe to the nose, and you must wear this mask when you go to sleep. There is also another type of device which will be useful for those whose tongue is the main source of obstruction. This device is a suction cup that is used to assist the teeth and tongue from closing the airway.

There are different types of surgeries available as treatment for sleep apnea. With surgery, the uvula, the dangling flesh at the back of your mouth, is eliminated and soft palate and pharynx are made tighter. There are also nasal surgeries which are used to improve sleep apnea. There are several jaw surgeries that can treat sleep apnea as they can help in reducing airway blockages.

It is definitely advisable that you seek professional treatment if you are suffering from sleep apnea. There are also several ways in which you can help yourself. If you are overweight, work towards losing some weight. Quitting smoking can help reduce instances of sleep apnea. You should eliminate all alcohol if possible since alcohol worsens sleep apnea. If you maintain a healthy lifestyle you can make living with "sleep apnea" easier.

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Doctor, do I have to wear this CPAP for the rest of my life?
Author: BJ RRT
Yes, you may just have to wear that CPAP for the rest of your life. Those are hard words to say and even harder words to hear. The fact is the more mild your sleep apnea and the less pressure you need to open your airway, the better chances you have of getting off of CPAP. It may take some life style changes or even undergoing surgery-- but it has been done. The problem is that not every one has mild sleep apnea. Allot of us take high CPAP pressures to hold open our airways.

Let me try to explain why everyone needs a different CPAP pressure to open their airway. Think of your airway as a balloon. Some balloons are hard to inflate and hurt your cheeks, others will inflate slightly easier. An airway that is obstructed may not even begin to inflate until you get into the upper pressure ranges. Your weight and the severity of your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are the two main factors that play a large part in how high of a pressure you may require for your CPAP machine. The pressure acts like a splint or cushion of air that holds open what gravity is trying to close. Yes gravity plays a large role in obstructing your airway. That is why most OSA patients have learned to sleep on their side rather than their back. Because of this, some mild OSA patients can be treated with positional therapy. This position allows the airway to stay open as long as they do not lay on their back. The more weight you carry the harder it is to keep your airway from collapsing under your own body weight because gravity is pulling down on it.

There are a number of reasons why you may have OSA. For example, when lying on your back gravity will pull your tongue back and obstruct your airway. Another contributor to OSA is the excess stomach weight that is pushing up against your diaphragm. Again it can be relieved by lying on your side. Gravity now will prevent it from pulling into your diaphragm. Instead the stomach lies to the side along with your tongue. Genetics also plays a role by the way it has shaped your jaw, the size of the airway opening, the size of your tonsils and adenoids. These are just a few of the reasons why a patient will be predisposed to having OSA.

As you can see it may not always be just one factor that will cause your sleep apnea. Weight reduction alone may only reduce your risk of OSA. Most people who have moderate to severe OSA have more them one problem going on. That is why correcting one problem through surgery or weight loss may lower the pressure you need, but not always fix the entire problem all together. This is not to say that for most moderate to severe apnea patients losing weight will not allow you to discontinue CPAP therapy. It may just get you into the realm of 'Very Mild' which can then be then treated by alternative measures such as the positional therapy, surgery or possibly even a dental appliance. Each person has there own combination of problems which they would need to discuss with there doctor.

The first thing you need to do to feel better is get on CPAP. Then when you feel better try exercise with a weight loss program, then go from there. There are a lucky few who everyone hears about who are able correct one problem and manage to reduce their pressure or eliminate CPAP altogether. Unfortunately most people don't fall into that category. My advice to you is that if you can correct something through surgery or weight loss, go back for a repeat sleep study to determine if you truly are with out OSA. You may think you're cured only to find that you may still need CPAP therapy but
at a lower pressure.

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The Author is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with five years of experience as an active Sleep Technologist. BJ is also the owner operator of www.cpap-shack.com This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form on the condition that the bio is printed with the article and the link is active in the

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