how to stop snoring, cause it really hurts?
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He needs to see his doctor, to look into it, it could be apnea, and that means, he needs to regulate his breathing as he sleeps. \n\nHave you tried turning on a fan, or some background noise? \n\nHave you tried some sleep product at the drugstore like sleepezze (natural not drug), as the pharmacist.\n\nHas he tried nose strips, or spray? \n\nDo you have another room, that you could sleep in, until the problem is rectified? \nBeing sleep deprived, is as dangerous as being drunk when driving or operating equipment. \n\nGet help, and stay safe. \n\nGood luck.
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Sleep on your side is the best way. You can also try breath right strips. In sevier cases adnoid removal is practiced and use of sleep apnea machines. See your doctor if it is real bad. If you are overweight it makes it worse.
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Hello,\n   I have been a sleep clinician for about 20 years**yipes! and you simply need to see a physician or sleep physician (they are called Diplomats of the ABSM *American Board of Sleep Medicine) as soon as possible to get some treatment. The only Board certification for sleep medicine is Diplomat, ABSM which means they have passed rigorous examinations and training in sleep disorders medicine as well as their other specialty medical boards (Pulmonology, Neurology etc). They will offer you options for treatment that will GREATLY improve your life. Once treated, you will be amazed at the changes you see in your daily life functioning levels. The tiredness goes away, you will lose weight, you will be able to sit in meetings without sleeping but it takes treatment.\n   The longer you have sleep apnea, the more damage it does to how you feel daily. Treatment options vary greatly but NCPAP *Nasal Continuous Positive Airway pressure* is one of the preferred methods for effecting treating sleep apnea. Its a small mask that you wear at night that provides an airway splint with air being pushed through nasal passages. Patients I have treated with it tell me that once they start it their lives are miraculously changed overnight. If that is the treatment your doctor suggests you should wear it every time you sleep (even when napping) and  even take it with you for your occasion business or vacation trips.\nIf you get nasal stuffiness, simply call your physician and ask for a nasal steroid (nasal spray) that will alleviate the problem.  Should you have other options research them carefully before opting for surgery. In many cases, nasal polyps or deviated septum require surgery (but NCPAP) can be used before and after this to assure you continue to feel better. There are some surgeries however, that have very low success rates and create whats called "silent snoring". That means you are still having apnea without all the sounds which can be dangerous as it doesn't alert you to arouse yourself during a period of sleep apnea which would terminate the apnea. Snoring with sleep apnea are alerts to the brain to arouse you to stop the sleep apnea episode. \n  I can reassure you if you get treatment, you WILL feel better. I know this a very difficult time in your life and very hard to deal with daily. You WILL get better with treatment and you WILL have so much improvement you will feel like a miracle has occurred.\n  I have enclosed some links that I hope help you learning about sleep apnea and treatment options.\n\nhttp://www.absm.org/\n\nhttp://www.sleepnet.com/\n\nhttp://www.sleepfoundation.org/\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sleepdisorders.html\n\nhttp://sleepdisorders.about.com/
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Laying down flat on your back!  And heck yeah, it hurts bad for like 30 secs. then after that your good to go for a long time!
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take two excedrine and lay down with your eyes closed and be real still for about 30 to 45 minutes. it always works for me. if it doesn't take away the pain, i'm sure it will relieve some of the pressure then just take it slow. real slow. then if it still hurts maybe you need to see the doctor, it could be something more serious. good luck. i hope you feel better
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You need to talk to your doctor!\n\nIf your snoring is that severe, you may have a condition known as sleep apnea.  The snoring sound could actually be you "choking" on your tongue and/or gasping for breath.  This is something that only a doctor can determine and that only a doctor can halp you with.
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My wife has being trying to do the opposite to you for many, many years.  She is trying to get me to STOP snoring.........
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Well, my husband is what is called a "heroic" snorer, in which the snoring is so loud it can be heard in other rooms of the house.\n\n"Because you tend to snore more when sleeping on your back, one useful technique is to try to keep from sleeping in that position. One way is to wear a pocket T-shirt backward with a tennis ball in the pocket. You will be less likely to sleep on your back because it is very uncomfortable to sleep on a tennis ball."\n\nTry losing some weight. As little as 10 pounds might make the difference.  Avoid alcohol, especially in the 4 hours before going to sleep.  Avoid using sedatives and narcotic medications. Alcohol, sedatives, and narcotics cause relaxation of your throat muscles and increase the tendency for airway obstruction related to snoring.\n\nThose should help.  The Breath-Rite nasal strips should help.  But, in our house, just having the snorer sleep in a different position does the trick!  \n\nLots more info on snoring and treatment of snoring at site below.  Hope that helps!
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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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If you're overweight, that's a major contributing factor. Lose weight and I guarantee your snoring will improve.\n\nBeyond that, get with your Doctor and go for an overnight sleep study. I had the same problem. My wife wore earplugs for years. I finally went for the sleep study and found that I had sleep apnea. Was actually "waking" 40+ times an hour. That would explain why I was tired all the time even though I thought I was getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night.\n\nI started using a CPAP machine about 6 years ago. Don't snore any more, wife doesn't wear ear plugs any more and I sleep like a baby and never get tired during the day.\n\nYou can check out the link below for additional info on Apnea and CPAP machines.
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Your not going to like this answer because there is no simple method.  Snoring can be caused by many factors such as being overweight, alcohol intake, allergies, asthma, and sinus infections to name a few.  Heredity can play a part and also gender - men are more likely to snore as are smokers.  Also, as people age, their throats become narrower, and the muscle tone in the throat decreases. So, if your overweight, lose weight, if you drink alcohol, quit.  If it is really bothersome seek the advice of a physician to rule out sleep apnea.  Good 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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i know that snoring comesfrom a condition known as sleep apnia\n\nthe way to parially cure it is if the person is snoring move him or her on their side or other position. most people snore when they are on their back.
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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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New Way to Stop Snoring\n\nSnoring is more than just a noisy inconvenience. Doctors say it can be a sign of a serious medical condition.\n\nSurgery or the use of a bulky face mask was the only proven way to quiet nighttime noise. But now there's new hope thanks to a new treatment called the pillar procedure. \n\nHow the Pillar Procedure works\nThe Pillar Procedure addresses one of the anatomical components of sleep apnea and snoring: the soft palate. During the Pillar Procedure, three tiny woven inserts are placed in the soft palate to help reduce the vibration that causes snoring and the ability of the soft palate to obstruct the airway. Once in place, the inserts add structural support to the soft palate. Over time, the body's natural tissue response to the inserts increases the structural integrity of the soft palate.\nhttp://www.restoremedical.com/pillar.asp
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You can go to a doc.  and have it either frozen off or burned off.  In either case, that will hurt like hell at first, be uncomforatable for awhile, then feel better later.
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Everyone in my family is the same way it is really bad!! One of my brothers had to use a CPAP machine for a while because of his sleep apnea, but we finally found the answer to stop snoring and it is awesome!! It is a custom fitted mouthpiece that we purchased on http://www.prosnore.com it really works good and my brother doesn't even have to use his CPAP anymore!! IT IS AWESOME! GIVE IT A TRY!! PROSNORE.COM is the place!\n\nSteve