topic Re: Snoring in Among Friends

Snoring

Firemans Wife 2001 — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:55:17 GMT

Any tips for someone who snores? We have tried the nose strips so far but not helping much. thanks in advance.

Re: Snoring

ECBG — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:38:43 GMT

DH had his adenoyes removed and they grew back. Finally, we realized he was having a little drainage, and zertec helped that. He may have developed allergies. Weight can also be a factor.

Between him and the American Bulldog, I keep a fan going which will change to a white noise machine as it gets cooler.

Re: Snoring

KingstonsMom — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:40:51 GMT

I bought a wedge shaped pillow from BBB that elevates the head and it works really well for DH.

Maybe give something like that a try.

Good luck! And thank your DH for what he does!

Re: Snoring

Plaid Pants2 — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:45:30 GMT

It could be sleep apnea.

He should have a sleep study done.

Sleep apnea can be deadly.

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withaK — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:49:16 GMT

Exactly what I thought ! My husband has it and I would wake up in the night b/c he would stop breathing. He had the study done and got a CPAP machine. It should be covered by insurance.

Re: Snoring

chrystaltree — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:58:01 GMT

Yes, see an ORL specialist. We now know that snoring can be very serious and leads to medical issues. It's not to be taken lightly or ignored. In the interim, sleeping on 2 or 3 pilliows helps some people. Sleeping in a reclinder helps some people. But that's just until you see a doctor.

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Eileen in Virginia — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:00:21 GMT

Same with my husband. His sleep apnea was so bad, he'd fall asleep in a chair as soon we got home from work, while I was making dinner. His snoring was very loud and frequently sounded like he was choking. When he finally agreed to have a sleep study done, he was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and got a CPAP machine. After using it for only 2 nights, he was singing its praises and declaring that he hadn't felt so well-rested in years. His is covered by insurance, but he feels so strongly about it that he bought a back-up CPAP just in case something happens to the main one. The quality of his (our) life has improved dramatically since and I can't imagine going back to the way things were before he got his CPAP machine.

Re: Snoring

KingstonsMom — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:37:38 GMT

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
It could be sleep apnea.

He should have a sleep study done.

Sleep apnea can be deadly.

@Plaid Pants2

Absolutely!

Once my DH had his sleep study done to rule out sleep apnea, then we looked for alternative methods to help and elevating the head was the best solution we found for him.

My DD (35) is also a snorer and after her sleep study, the elevation of her head worked best for her too.

Re: Snoring

q-girl — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 19:45:58 GMT

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
It could be sleep apnea.

He should have a sleep study done.

Sleep apnea can be deadly.

@Plaid Pants2. . . @Firemans Wife 2001. . . . It could very well be sleep apnea. Ask your husband to see a pulmonologist or sleep specialist for an examination and sleep study. @Plaid Pants2, you are correct that sleep apnea can be deadly. I think it was NFL great Reggie White who died from sleep apnea just a few years ago. It can also lead to high blood pressure and other cardiac issues, I believe. Good luck, and keep us informed.

Hugs. . .

Re: Snoring

chrystaltree — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 15:33:08 GMT

@q-girl wrote:
@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
It could be sleep apnea.

He should have a sleep study done.

Sleep apnea can be deadly.

@Plaid Pants2. . . @Firemans Wife 2001. . . . It could very well be sleep apnea. Ask your husband to see a pulmonologist or sleep specialist for an examination and sleep study. @Plaid Pants2, you are correct that sleep apnea can be deadly. I think it was NFL great Reggie White who died from sleep apnea just a few years ago. It can also lead to high blood pressure and other cardiac issues, I believe. Good luck, and keep us informed.

Hugs. . .

Well said and so true. People don't understand that the gasping and snorting that snorers do happens because they stop breathing; it happens many times during the night. They don't get enough oxygen and that puts a strain on their hearts and can result in damage to the heart. And they aren't getting the quality sleep that our bodies need which causes fatigue, daytime drowsiness, lack of focus. Sleep apnea affects the entire body and can lead to sudden death.

Re: Snoring

SeaMaiden — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 18:55:16 GMT

Back when I was a little girl, in the 1960's, my Father snored so loud the walls of the house would shake( kidding) but, really loud. There was nothing called Sleep apnea back then.....he lived with it his entire life Healthy.... and was driving and living on his own until age 98 when he passed away.

I think this sleep apnea diagnosis is maybe true for some....but I doubt snoring is killing people right and left. Like anything....some diagnoses are questionable and many times tied to money and who makes the money off the diagnosis.

Re: Snoring

BalletBabe — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 01:20:52 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
Back when I was a little girl, in the 1960's, my Father snored so loud the walls of the house would shake( kidding) but, really loud. There was nothing called Sleep apnea back then.....he lived with it his entire life Healthy.... and was driving and living on his own until age 98 when he passed away.

I think this sleep apnea diagnosis is maybe true for some....but I doubt snoring is killing people right and left. Like anything....some diagnoses are questionable and many times tied to money and who makes the money off the diagnosis.

@SeaMaiden Oh you are so right. Sleep apnea is bad, but suddenly everyone has it, and needs these machines. It is a money making racket. Most people I know that have gone because of snoring all have it, and all got the machines and could not stand them on their faces and don't use them.