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Is There Any Remedy For Snoring and Nose Block While Sleeping? Only Serious Answers?
By administrator | February 18, 2010
I am overweight & am suffering from Snoring & Nose block when sleeping. Even after 7 hours sleep & on waking I find myself tired. I exercise often & am trying to manage & lose weight. Are there any remedies or treatment & facilation for treatment in Chennai?
Only serious answers- avoid pun & frivolity.
There is a product called ‘breath rite nasal strips.’ They are applied directly to the surface of the nose and they hold the nares open thereby allowing a greater flow of air to move in and out. As to the weight loss. It is proven that when a person is unable to breath properly and loses even one hour of sleep the level of leptin in their body decreases significantly. This is important because leptin is the hormone that gives you the feeling of fullness. The less you sleep or the less well you sleep the lower the leptin levels in the blood will be. As a result you will be hungrier and will as a result eat more. You might also what to talk to a doctor about having a sleep study done to see if you have any other sleep problems that might be diagnosed as a result. You sooner that you are sleeping a full eight hours uninterrupted every night the sooner you will start losing weight.
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Topics: Sleep/snoring | 6 Comments »
February 10th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that can be very serious. In sleep apnea, your breathing stops or gets very shallow while you are sleeping. Each pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more. These pauses can occur 20 to 30 times or more an hour.
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. During sleep, enough air cannot flow into your lungs through your mouth and nose even though you try to breathe. When this happens, the amount of oxygen in your blood may drop. Normal breaths then start again with a loud snort or choking sound.
When your sleep is upset throughout the night, you can be very sleepy during the day. With sleep apnea, your sleep is not restful because:
* These brief episodes of increased airway resistance (and breathing pauses) occur many times.
* You may have many brief drops in the oxygen levels in your blood.
* You move out of deep sleep and into light sleep several times during the night, resulting in poor sleep quality.
People with sleep apnea often have loud snoring. However, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Some people with sleep apnea don’t know they snore.
* Sleep apnea happens more often in people who are overweight, but even thin people can have it.
* Most people don’t know they have sleep apnea. They don’t know that they are having problems breathing while they are sleeping.
* A family member and/or bed partner may notice the signs of sleep apnea first.
Untreated sleep apnea can increase the chance of having high blood pressure and even a heart attack or stroke. Untreated sleep apnea can also increase the risk of diabetes and the risk for work-related accidents and driving accidents.
Treatements:
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for sleep apnea. For this treatment, you wear a mask over your nose during sleep. The mask blows air into your throat at a pressure level that is right for you. The increased airway pressure keeps the throat open while you sleep. The air pressure is adjusted so that it is just enough to stop the airways from briefly getting too small during sleep.
Treating sleep apnea may help you stop snoring. Stopping snoring does not mean that you no longer have sleep apnea or that you can stop using CPAP.
Sleep apnea will return if CPAP is stopped or if it is not used correctly. Usually, a technician comes to your home to bring the CPAP equipment. The technician will set up the CPAP machine and make adjustments based on your doctor’s orders.
CPAP treatment may cause side effects in some people. Some side effects are:
* Dry or stuffy nose
* Irritation of the skin on your face
* Bloating of your stomach
* Sore eyes
* Headaches
If you are having trouble with CPAP side effects, work with your sleep medicine specialist and technician. Together you can do things to reduce these side effects, such as:
* Use a nasal spray to relieve a dry, stuffy, or runny nose.
* Adjust the CPAP settings.
* Adjust the size/fit of the mask.
* Add moisture to the air as it flows through the mask.
* Use a CPAP machine that can automatically adjust the amount of air pressure to the level that is required to keep the airway open.
* Use a CPAP machine that will start with a low air pressure and slowly increase the air pressure as you fall asleep.
People with severe sleep apnea symptoms generally feel much better once they begin treatment with CPAP. When using CPAP, it is very important that you follow up with your doctor. If you are having side effects, talk to your doctor.
Mouthpiece
A mouthpiece (oral appliance) may be helpful in some people with mild sleep apnea. Some doctors may also recommend this if you snore loudly but do not have sleep apnea.
A custom-fit plastic mouthpiece will be made by a dentist or orthodontist. An orthodontist is a specialist in correcting teeth or jaw problems. The mouthpiece will adjust your lower jaw and your tongue to help keep the airway in your throat open while you are sleeping. Air can then flow easily into your lungs because there is less resistance to breathing.
Possible side effects of the mouthpiece include damage to your:
* Teeth
* Gums
* Jaw
@@ I am under “CPAP” since two decades. It works well
February 10th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Have you tried breathrite strips. They do open the nose so the nose does not collapse when you breath through your nose.
February 10th, 2010 at 12:13 am
One of the reasons for the snoring problem is the tongue rolling back and blocking the air flow. Sleeping on one of the sides or even on your stomach, helps out. In other words avoid sleeping on your back.
February 10th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Your snoring can be due to sinus and nose blocking. Consult an ENT surgeon. Cephagrain ayurvedic nose drops good for clearing the stuffed nose. Use twice a day for a month and see.
February 10th, 2010 at 12:13 am
there are strips available in market but you will have to search a bit, press the point near your nostrils, press the tip of your fingers( acupressure), try not to sleep straight
February 10th, 2010 at 12:13 am
It will not surprising because of your condition well if you did some exercing and ect. ask the pharmacy nearest you the nose spary stuff 1or2spray before to bed. I hope I can help you more.Good luck.