why does my husband sleep and snore so much. he is to see doctor feb 10?
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Sleep Apnea is the most dangerous cause of this problem.  It can lead to lung and heart problems (hypertension and heart attacks).  Also, car accidents while dozing off at the wheel.  It is diagnosed with a 2 part sleep study.  The first to prove it occurs.  The second to prove that a CPAP machine reverses it.  Very expensive but worth it.  Sometimes weight reduction; sleeping on your side; or nasal/tonsil surgery can help.  Most often it is due to being overweight.
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It could be several things including asthma.\nGo to your local ER for an evaluation.\nWhen you register the registrar will ask if you have insurance and should give you a packet to apply for reduced fee or they will apply to your state to pay the bill for you.\nI am sorry to say you may not get a definitive answer there either as they will not do alot of testing unless you present saying and have symptoms that you are short of breath.\n\nPlease go and get evaluated especially since your husband says you make noises at night when you sleep.
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hi, he may just be over doing things and tiring himself out...may be you should ask the doctor about certain vitamins may be he is lacking some essential vitamin or just needs a boost it is worth a try...if he still carries on being tired look out for other symptoms you could have missed and go back to your doctor maybe get a second opinion, even if you think the doctor will say you are being silly...it is better to look silly and have your mind put at ease then have your husband poorly and tired...good luck i hope he improves.
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You could try to go to bed earlier and see if that helps or even try a little shot of wine (2-4 ozs.)right before bedtime. Sometimes even if you sleep all night you still feel tired. This could be from a lack of oxygen when you are sleeping. Do you snore at all? If so it might be worth it to have a sleep study done to see if the cause is sleep apnea. This is quite common and unless it is severe, most people do not even realize that they have a problem. You might want to consider talking to your doctor about this. Some time you can fix the problem just by sleeping inclined or at a different angle.  \nGood luck to you and rest well. \n\nHope this will help you!
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I suggest you try the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association's website.  The correct treatment depends on the cause of your snoring and they have simple tests on their site that will help you find what's causing your problem and so help you tailor the treatment accordingly.  They are also very nice people so you can give them a call if the website is not crystal clear.\n\nHope that helps.
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First, snoring can be an indicator of a more serious medical problem. Although snoring may be harmless for most people, it can be a symptom of a life threatening sleep disorder called sleep apnea, especially if it is accompanied by severe daytime sleepiness. Sleep apnea is characterized by pauses in breathing that prevent air from flowing into or out of a sleeping person's airways. People with sleep apnea awaken frequently during the night gasping for breath. The breathing pauses reduce blood oxygen levels, can strain the heart and cardiovascular system, and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Snoring on a frequent or regular basis has been directly associated with hypertension. Obesity and a large neck can contribute to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be treated; men and women who snore loudly, especially if pauses in the snoring are noted, should consult a physician."\nhttp://web1.tch.harvard.edu/chnews/01-2004/sleep/myths.html\n\nHowever, for simple snoring, one quick and easy fix is to change sleeping position. Most snoring occurs when lying on the back, so have your spouse sleep on his or her side.
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WHOA...\n\nBefore you go and do any of that stuff, have a look at this blog. It's full of information entirely devoted to help people stop snoring. SEE SOURCE
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How to stop your partner from snoring may not be the best question in this case. You may want to consult doctor if he is suffering the Sleep Apnea.\n\nThere is a reason why your partner is snoring. Also, if he is suffering Sleep Apnea, he is likely to have some other health issues such as high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease, memory problems, weight gain, impotency, and headaches.\n\nOnce he is diagnosed, there are means, such as CPAP machine (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), to help him.\n\nPlease check below link for further information on Sleep Apena. (I'd rather like to have you read more formal explanation than mine so that you can make your own judgement)\n\nhttp://www.sleepapnea.org/info/index.htm...\n\nThis CPAP machine or sometimes BiPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure) machine is a very small mechanical ventilator designed to help the patient with Sleep Apena.\n\nUnfortunately, public is not aware this serious Sleep Apnea as you find answers from others....
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think you mean breathing problem asthma ,my husband has it ,you need to see your doctor to be assesed and then he/she will maybe prescribe an  inhaler to take regularly ....
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It sound like u have insomnia and sleep apnea i have the same problem u might wanna have a sleep study done i have the same problem.
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Different sleeping patterns if they work different hours...or snoring!
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take your husband to see an ent (ear, nose and throat) doctor and a lung doctor (pulmonologist) as soon as possible...... there is a procedure called a uvulopalatophanyngoplasty in which the doctor 'shortens' the soft palate to stop the snoring..... the main issue here is not the snoring (although it is terribly annoying to one's bedpartner)  the most important and dangerous issue is the sleep apnea that usually accompanies this problem..... c-pap or bi-pap will help in the meantime...  good luck!
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wake him up every time he snores this ts what i used to do with my father ...finally he will get irritated and quit doing that
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Sorry to hear about your husbands problem. How can you sleep next to him with all the snoring and always waiting for the next stop. I Hope the machine helps on this.  The operation is bound to improve the general situation drastically as he will most likely get rid of the machine. He will also get some good sleep again and with this being fitter during the day. By saying it will not be and "end all" solution, I think the doc means, nothing can be guaranteed and while the collapsing velum is a common cause for the apnea, it could be caused by factors.\nGood luck to both of you!
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Is he depressed, stressed or something else?  Will he see a doctor.\n\nA healthy man will usually have a healthy sex life.  I think you should be honest and tell him this is destroying your love for him and you would like him to address the issue.  \n\nIf he doesn't know how, then suggest that he start with the source of being tired.\n\nOne other thing that popped into my head.  Does he just say that to avoid a long conversation.  Perhaps he doesn't feel "safe" talking about what he really feels and thinks because he is judged or criticized.
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snoring is a sign of sleep apnia, if it is real bad then get it checked out with a sleep study
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Hey i'm worried about that too! \n\nI'm want to go get checked out this summer while i'm not taking classes!\n\nI had my adnoids and tonsils removed spring 2004..to stop my snoring!\n\nJan. 2005 Others around me said not only am I snoring again but it sounds like i'm gasping for air in my sleep.\n\nI'm not overweight, \nsleep on my side at night,\ntried saline, otc products..\nnothing help..\nMaybe I should have posted a question about this!\n\nI FEEL YOUR PAIN!