How to get rid  of snoring? how successful the laser surgery is?
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remove your tonsils. experience
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I myself think your husband should visit a physician.   ...My husband's snoring got so bad that he would wake himself up during the night.\n\nLong story short:   my husband went to a sleep center where it was discovered he has sleep apnea....which is potentially deadly.   ...My husband now wears a CPAP (a mask system with forced, moist air to keep his airway open) at night. \n\nBest of everything!
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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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The best course is to have a sleep study. These are becoming more available and usually covered by health insurance. Look in your Yellow Pages for Sleep Centers. Snoring by itself is usually a problem for your bed partner, but may indicate a serious sleep disorder like apnea which can cause sleep deprivation and cause you to suddenly fall asleep. If this happens while driving....well you can imagine
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My friend had a really good experience with removing a "spot" that was worrisome to the doc.  As for cosmetic lasers, get the credentials and references.
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Treatment options for snoring and sleep apnea:\n\nWeight reduction\n\nAvoidance of alcoholic beverages, especially before retiring\n\nNasal CPAP, in which an appliance forces air at positive pressure into the patient's airway during sleep.  \n\nFor many patients, this works extremely well and invasive procedures can be avoided.  However, many patients cannot tolerate it and seek other treatments. \n\nIf a patient cannot tolerate the various masks used with nasal CPAP, a trial using nasal pillows is suggested.  For many patients, this seems to be much more comfortable than the masks.\n\nOccasionally, for effective use of nasal CPAP and to improve the nasal airways, surgical straightening of the septum (middle structure) of the nose is necessary.\n\nIf nasal dryness and/or bleeding occur with the use of nasal CPAP, applying saline nasal gel inthe nostrils prior to using the device may prevent these problems.\n\nDr. Hazenfield always recommends using nasal CPAP on a trial basis prior to progressing to invasive procedures.\n\nDiathermy palatal reduction (office procedure effective for both snoring and mild-to-moderate sleep apnea)\n\nSurgically straightening the septum (middle part) of the nose.  This usually works well for snoring, and it may be part of the recommended treatment for sleep apnea.  Also, it may help the patient better tolerate nasal CPAP.\n\nRemoving the tonsils and/or adenoids if enlarged\n\nUvulopalatopharyngoplasty (removing the uvula and part of the palate, or back part of the roof of the mouth) \n\nOther surgical procedures on the back portion (base) of tongue or through the neck\n\n"Snoreplasty" or injection of sclerosing agents into the palate (for snoring only)\n\nImplants of struts into soft palate; Pillar™ palatal implants\n\nLaser palatal reduction (for snoring only)\n\nVarious dental devices or major surgery on the jaw bones (usually for snoring only)
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hmmm, how did u get a fat mole on ur face? Laser surgery may be effective, but a more cheaper alternative would be to kindly ask her to get off your face. If you get into a fight with the sl.. girl with multiple sex partners, there may be a few scars.
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I am currently in my 6th month of laser treatments, and let me tell you... it works wonders!  It does cost a bit, but it is a great investment.  I never thought my skin could look so clear and healthy.  The lasers take care of acne, scarring, redness, eczema, rosacea, to mention a few conditions.\n\nIf you haven't tried anything, you might want to see a dermatologist first.  Laser treatment was my last resort, since nothing else seemed to help.  Good luck!
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You may be able to treat snoring through lifestyle modifications such as losing weight (if necessary), quitting smoking, changing sleep habits (such as sleeping on your side instead of your back), and avoiding the use of alcohol and sedatives before bed. If nasal congestion is disturbing airflow, nasal dilators (such as nasal strips), decongestants, or nasal corticosteroid sprays may be used. Oral breathing devices, which push the tongue and jaw forward to improve airflow, may also be an option. If these treatments do not work, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or surgery may be tried.
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He should get an appointment with a sleep specialist. Snoring can be a symptom of a serious condition called sleep apnea. If untreated it can damage his heart or even kill him!\n\nSleep apnea is easily treated with the use of a night-breathing aid called a CPAP machine. This COMPLETELY eliminates snoring, and the user typically starts feeling more energetic and alert within a night or two of use.\n\nSnoring is not just an inconvenience - please urge him to make an appointment to be tested right away.\n\nI hate it when people urge violence towards snorers, even as a joke. The snorer CANNOT control the snoring without help. This is not something people do voluntarily, hoping to make their bed partners miserable! If you wouldn't attack someone for having diabetes or some other serious disease, don't attack them for having sleep apnea. The better approach is to solve the problem, not blame the sick person.
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The following steps help many people who have sleep apnea sleep better:\n\nStop all use of alcohol or sleep medicines. These relax the muscles in the back of your throat, making it harder for you to breathe. \nIf you smoke, quit smoking. \nIf you are overweight, lose weight. \nSleep on your side instead of on your back. \n\nA common treatment for sleep apnea is called "continuous positive airway pressure," or CPAP. For this treatment, you wear a special mask over your nose and mouth while you are sleeping. The mask will keep your airway open by adding pressure to the air you breathe. It helps most people who have sleep apnea.\n\nIn very few cases, surgery is necessary to remove tonsils or extra tissue from the throat.
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Sleep more, and go to a dermatologist, they have a lasik procedure that clears that up.
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I know of nothing else.  Some people lose a lot of weight and no longer have sleep apnea.  i am 57 yof and use cpap machine and sleep much better.  i previously had uvula reduction and i still had sleep apnea and had to do the studies again and get CPAP.  Good luck.
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Having travelled extensively and shared loads of dorms in \nYHA's and Backpackers with a wide variety of people I feel I can answer this question with some authority.\n\nSnoring on the side for blokes anyway is fairly rare. Most snore on their back. When I see a person snore on their side I know that I am in for a very bad night.\n\nAnatomically the head back position promotes snoring. Sometimes a higher pillow works.\n\nBy the way snoring can be fixed by a variety of means including homeopathic, dental appliances, abstaining from an excess of beer prior to bed and losing weight
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Your boyfriend needs to seriously consider testing for sleep apnea, especially if the snoring seems to be throat-based.  I'll just bet he has it, too.  Age is not a factor; I am told kids as young as 12 can have it.\n\nI have it and didn't know it.  For me, it wasn't a snoring issue; it was an issue with not getting a restful night's sleep.  I'd wake up in the morning and feel completely exhausted.\n\nI was tested three years ago and was shocked to find out that I stopped breathing 30 times in three hours, which essentially woke me up.  When the clinic stirred me, they put me on a CPAP (controlled positive air pressure machine) and I fell into deep REM sleep for the first time in I can't remember.  Since then, I use the CPAP every night and sleep like a baby.  You will, too.\n\nI can't stress enough the health implications of this beyond the lack of sleep.  It is a severe drag on the heart and respiratory system.\n\nI can't speak to your financial issues, but medical insurance should cover this if your doctor makes the referral.\n\nAccording to my doctor, surgery has only a 35% success rate.  I didn't like those odds.  My experience with Breathe-Rite strips was largely negative although they were helpful when I was at the gym (-:
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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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You should consult a beauty surgen , laser is giving best results in your case ..