snoring

[paulz]

I snore like a road drill/Harley D - so wifey says, but last night i woke my self up. Is surgery the only way out? am getting fed up - so's wifey - and just longing for a good nights sleep - any ideas? sleeping on sides or stomach doesn't help

[katejess]

Ear plugs! I wear them at night and it will be a lot cheaper than surgery! They don't block out all sound, but they sort of numb the bad sounds (like screaming neighbours and loud snoring).

[woofgang]

Not sure if any of these work, but here goes. herbal spray available from boots called I think snore stop, a thing you can put in your nose to keep your airway open, also from Boots, no offense, but excess weight around the chin and neck is said to contribute to the problem, there is an op which stiffens the tissue in the throat which vibrates and causes snoring. If you stop breathing altogether and then breath in with a huge snore, this could be sleep apnoea (not sure of spelling) and can be hazardous to health, see a doctor. I hope this helps.

[paulz]

Katejess - wifey has tried the plugs - apparently I'm too loud! & Woofgang none taken. I guess it's a combination of losing a bit of weight, laying off the booze & fags too. Woe! my uvula - or whatever the dangly bit at the back of the throat is called is also longer than normal [when i put my head down, I can sometimes feel it touch the back of my tounge - which isn't nice], so I don't suppose that helps either. Will give the spray a go too. The plasters & plastic nose clips don't work. Guess it's a combi of everything & a visit to the docs. Thanks again

[Phantaxus]

I saw this spray thing called snoreeze advertised on the TV the other day have you tried that?

[5029]

i found these good: http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?prod
uctid=1008148 during the hay fever season which made me snore. It opens the nostrils wider to let more air in

[andy hughes]

Your FP may refer you to a Sleep Study clinic - I was examined, and eventually had my tonsils and uvula removed surgically. It cleared my snoring for a couple of years, but it has returned again - I'm using the Snoreeze spray - use it about half an hour before you go to bed - it does reduce some of my snoring. I am due for another slep study, and I'll let you know what they decide this time.

[Janetex]

I've had success with products, but only short-term. I would be interested to try the "Sleep Angel" head binding type thing, now. I know people who have had operations that have not been successful. Truly a dilemma.