How do you get rid of snoring? any good products out there?
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1) Do not sleep on the back.\n2) Do not eat or drink directly before going to bed.\n3) Do not eat foods rich in fat or salt.\n4) Avoid alcohol.\n5) Loosing weight\n\nGood luck. :)
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Use an old t-shirt with a pocket, wear it backwards, put a tennis ball in the pocket.  this prevents u from rolling on your back and snoring.  also try some of those "breathe right strips".  last but not least, you could try to lose some weight (if u r overweight), being overweight increases your risk for snoring and sleep apnea which is even worse.
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You can get an alternate mask for your CPAP that covers your mouth as well as your nose so if your nose is stuffed you'll still get the benefits of CPAP by breathing through your mouth. If the cold is short-term a decongestant nasal spray such as Afrin might help, but ONLY use that sparingly. OTC decongestants also might be of value. If the problem persists, talk to an ENT--you may benefit from a steriod nasal spray such as Flonase, or you may need surgery (to repair a deviated septum, for example, or a turbinectomy). Getting off the Xanax would be a good long-term goal (I know, easy to say...). I'm sure you've explored other options but meditation and mindfulness are two techinques that can sometimes help.
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my husband does snore and it seems to have gotten worse over the last year. I had him go to the Dr. for a physical and  the Dr. referred him to a sleep lab where they do whats called a sleep study. Turns out my husband has sleep apnea( this is where he actually stops breathing many times a night) scarey huh? He is going back to the sleep lab in May for another study this time they will be using a special type of breathing mask to see if it helps keep the airway from collapsing while he sleeps.
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Go to sleep first...that way you may already be far gone before the chainsaw starts its motor. \n\nAlso..have your partner see their doctor or a sleep specialist..snoring can be a result of a more serious condition!\n\nIn the mean time...invest in a humidifier (the mist may help them breathe better and the white noise may be comforting to you), nasal sprays (which can be addicting), nasal strips for them...and help them lose weight.\n\nGood LUCK!
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I feel the best way would be to advertise on ebay. Since this product already exists, you needn't sell the product but just the idea on how to use the product as an anti snoring device. Something like an ebook or so for end consumers. You can give the steps to be performed inorder for this device to be used as anti snoring device and if it catches on, you can later look at modifying the device to make more profits.
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IF YOUR HUSBAND IS STILL SNORING THEN HE IS STILL NOT GETTINE THE RIGHT TYPE OF SLEEP.  THAT IS THE REM (RAPID EYE MOVEMENT)  DIDN'T HE GO TO A SLEEP LAB?  HOW DID HE NOT GET A CPAP PRESCRIBED FOR HIM?\n\nI HAVE APNEA AND I HAVE A CPAP THAT BLOWS AIR DOWN MY NOSE DURING THE NIGHT!  I ASSURE YOU,  I AM ABSOLUTELY SILENT!  MY MACHINE MAKES A MILD WHIRRING SOUND!  ALMOST NO SOUND AT ALL,  I AM TEMPTED TO GET MY WIFE ONE!   \n\nSERIOUSLY THOUGH!  THIS MACHINE HAS GIVEN ME A NEW LEASE ON LIFE!  I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS A BUNCH OF WITCHCRAFT BUT I WAS STARVED FOR A TYPE OF SLEEP I AM 61 YEARS OLD RIGHT NOW BUT I FEEL 40!\n\nTHIS MACHINE HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED MY LIFE!  I KNOW THAT YOU THINK YOU HAVE TUNED IN A REAL NUT CASE!  I KNOW HOW I FELT ABOUT THE WHOLE IDEA OF SLEEPING WITH A AIR HOSE POKED IN MY NOSE!  IT WAS NOT VERY WELL TAKEN!\n\nMY WIFE MADE ME DO IT!  WHEN I WAS UNDER EMERGENCY ROOM SEDATION IN THE HOSPITAL I STOPPED BREATHING, AND BECAUSE I WAS SEDATED I DID NOT AWAKEN MYSELF AND START BREATHING RIGHT AWAY .. WELL THEY TOLD THIS TO MY WIFE ...."DOES HE HAVE SLEEP APNEA??"\n\nWELL WHEN I BROKE OUT OF THAT HOSPITAL I WENT RIGHT INTO A SLEEP CLINIC COURTESY OF MY WIFE!\n\nYOUR HUSBAND REALLY NEEDS ONE OF THESE MACHINES!  YOU NEED ONE OF THESE MACHINES FOR YOUR HUSBAND!  THEY WILL TOTALLY SILENCE HIM!  AND I SWEAR TO HEAVENS MAKE HIM FEEL MUCH , MUCH  BETTER!\n\nBUT HE HAS TO USE IT!\n\nI BET ONE WAS GOING TO BE PRESCRIBED FOR HIM!  AND HE FOUGHT IT OFF!\n\nI DID BUT MY WIFE MADE ME USE IT!  SHE REALLY SAVED MY LIFE!\nTHE CPAP MACHINE IS THE BEST THING EVER INVENTED!\n\nTO EVERYONE I SAY :\nI LOVE GOD, I LOVE MY WIFE, I LOVE MY FAMILY , AND I LOVE MY CPAP MACHINE! IN THAT ORDER!\n\n\nMY WIFE KINDA LIKES HOW THE CPAP MACHINE HAS AFFECTED ME TOO!\n\nI'M KINNA PROUD @ 61 OF MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS!!!!\n\n\nGET YOUR HUBBY TO GET ONE OF THESE THINGS!\n\n\nYOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT, I PROMISE YOU !\n\n\nSWEET DREAMS\n\nAPS
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If snoring is a problem then see a doctor.  Whilst it does cost money my brother in law recently paid £120 for a mouth brace which pulls the bottom jaw forwards slightly to open the airway an extra half cm.  As such snoring has gone!\n\nThere are loads of remedies for snoring which the doctor can pass on, or at least he can refer you forwards to the hospital whom will do a throat nspection and see what the problem is.  Quite often its a flap of skin in the throat which causes it.
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i am a respiratory therapist and also have sleep apnea..there is an alternative to your mask if your having problem getting use to it as i did...its called a cannula..it is two little prongs that fit in you nose..they are very soft and much more comfortable then a mask. please please inquire about these...they are a 100% more comfortable then your mask..\ngood luck and keep trying it takes several weeks to get use to the cpap but you'll feel so much better when you start getting the correct amount of sleep...
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i know of 2.\n1. salt water, gargle with it before you go to bed and whan you wake up.\n2. honey lemon water, just heat up 8oz. water squeeze in half a lemon and add honey.\nHonestly they work. especially the salt water
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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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Snoring can be a symptom of a very serious disorder called sleep apnea, which can, if untreated, lead to heart damage and even death. If other people complain that you snore very loudly, especially if they comment that sometimes you stop breathing for a moment and then start breathing again with a huge snort, you really must go to a sleep clinic for a diagnosis. If you snore softly once in a while, then this is probably not apnea, but if you shake the house, snore like a bear, and drive your spouse to the guest bedroom, then apnea is a distinct probability. It sounds like your boyfriend is in the latter category and needs medical evaluation NOW.\n\nApnea is usually treated with the use of a device called a CPAP. He can't just buy one of these - they are sold only on prescription, as the pressure needs to be adjusted to his individual needs, with too high pressure being as dangerous as too low. CPAP stops snoring 100% and usually makes the patient feel generally more energetic and alert during the day as well.\n\nPlease try to get him to go to a sleep clinic right away. They usually have a long waiting list, and it's important to get the process started ASAP. It usually requires a referral from a primary care doctor.\n\nGood luck - be patient but firm with him - not treating this could damage his health very badly. It will not get better on its own
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Weight loss and exercise can help tone up your breathing passages and stop the collapse that causes snoring. More advice contained in the attached link.
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Here is what causes snoring:  \n\n"If you are overweight, your throat tissues are less firm and more inclined to vibrate when you breathe. \n\nA low-set, thick soft palate, or enlarged tonsils or adenoids (the spongy tissue between the back of the nose and throat) can narrow your airway. \n\nA longer-than-normal uvula (the triangular piece of skin that hangs from your soft palate) can limit airflow and increase vibrations as you breathe. \nNasal blockages caused by allergies or a deviated septum (when the partition between your nose is crooked) can limit airflow through your nose. This forces you to breathe through your mouth where more flabby tissue is located. \n\nAlcohol and certain drugs (such as tranquillisers) affect your central nervous system, causing extreme relaxation of your muscles, including those in your throat. \n\nWhen you sleep on your back, your tongue falls backwards into your throat which can narrow your airway and partly block airflow.\n\nAge can be a factor. The older you get, the weaker your throat muscles become. Weak throat muscles cause the surrounding tissues to sag and vibrate\n\nSome causes of snoring (listed above) are the result of lifestyle habits. By altering these habits, you can stop - or at least minimise - your snoring.\n\nTry to maintain a healthy diet and weight. A healthy diet means eating a wide variety of foods from four main food groups:\n\nbread, other cereals and potatoes \nfruit and vegetables \nmilk and dairy foods \nmeat, fish and alternatives.\nYou should aim to eat five servings of fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. You can also prepare meals in a more healthy way, for example baking or grilling foods instead of frying. This will not only reduce the fat in your throat tissues, but will also help improve your general health.\n\nRegular exercise will improve muscle strength. If you are starting out begin with a 10-minute period of light exercise and gradually build from there. When you are ready, it is recommended that you exercise at least three to four times a week. Try to do 20–30 minutes a session. Those 30 minutes don't have to be continuous: we know that three 10-minute sessions of exercise each day is just as good. Occasional vigorous activity is unwise and possibly dangerous if you are 'out of shape'.\n\nFactsheets on diet and weight and exercise are available and you can talk to your doctor about your ideal target weight, and regular exercise. Other measures include:\n\nAlways try to sleep on your side, instead of your back. \nAvoid alcohol before bedtime. \nKeeping the body in alignment, which could include raising the head of the bed, may help reduce snoring. This should be done by raising the head of the bed itself or by making sure that your pillow is at the correct height.\n\nAs you fall into a deep sleep, the muscles in your tongue, throat and roof of your mouth (soft palate) relax. This muscle relaxation causes your throat tissues to sag. As you breathe, the sagging tissues narrow your airway and vibrate or flutter, creating the sound of snoring. The narrower your airway becomes, the greater the vibration...and the louder your snoring.\n\nSnoring affects 45 per cent of the population from time to time and an estimated 25 per cent of people are habitual snorers. There are a number of reasons why you may snore.\n\nIf you have allergies that cause nasal congestion, try an oral or spray decongestant available from your chemist. Be careful not to use these over-the-counter (OTC) products on a long-term basis. If your nasal congestion doesn't clear up in a few days, see your doctor as you may need stronger medication, or other measures to clear your nasal passages. If your nasal congestion is caused by a structural problem in the nose such as a deviated septum, there are surgical techniques that can correct it.\n\nIf your doctor diagnoses sleep apnoea and none of the simple remedies are successful, he or she may reco
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Sometimes the breathe right strips work. Try sleeping on your side or on your stomach. Also, if you can keep your mouth closed and breathe through your nose, it will help.
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There are lots of old wives tales to stop snoring. Your best option is to buy her some earplugs for Christmas! ;o)
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Don't know about how free, but snoring is something that a lot of people do and its pretty harmless.\n\nHowever, if you are having other issues like: sleepiness during the day, failure to concentrate, excessive snoring (you wake people up in other rooms), then its something that probably should be checked out by a physician.\n\nSleep apnea (*spelling*) is a serious condition with some pretty nasty long term effects on people.\n\nMost stop snoring remedies available over the counter are pretty worthless in my opinion and dont really address the issue of why someone is snoring.  There are lots of reasons but to correct any of them and feel confident you are going to be satisfied with results you need to see a doctor.