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Traditional Catholic Faith => General Discussion => Topic started by: 2Vermont on August 22, 2014, 12:02:33 PM
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Anyone here snore or have a spouse that snores?
The last week my husband's snoring has gotten much worse to the point where I am not sleeping well. One night I had him try a nasal spray and he didn't snore....but....you can't remain on nasal sprays for more than a few days.
Has anyone used those Breathe Right strips? Do they really work?
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My husband only snores when he's on his back so when he gets going I slip my hand under his shoulder blade and poke him with my fingernails him to get him to roll over. When that doesn't work I head to the couch :sad:
Marsha
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My husband only snores when he's on his back so when he gets going I slip my hand under his shoulder blade and poke him with my fingernails him to get him to roll over. When that doesn't work I head to the couch :sad:
Marsha
I really don't want to have to do that....uggh. It used to be that he'd snore once in awhile and if I told him he was snoring he would stop. Now it is off and on all night.
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Chronic snoring means he might suffer from sleep apnea, and if so there are a few potential treatments, depending on the underlying cause. Losing weight can help if weight is an issue. If other factors are involved (e.g. an underdeveloped jaw, which constricts the airway) treatment ranges from CPAP machines to corrective surgery.
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TheKnightVigilant makes a good point about the possibility of sleep apnea.
I know several people who went to the doctor because of heavy snoring and have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. They now use the CPAP machine. It was cuŠ¼bersome for them at first, but they no longer snore and all say that the have much more restful sleep. Before using the machine, they always looked so tired whenever I would see them, now they are full of energy.
Also, all of the the people I know who have sleep apnea are overweight men. One lost a good deal of weight and no longer needs to use the CPAP machine.
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I guess sleep apnea is a possibility. I need to pay closer attention tonight to see if his breathing stops and starts (just the thought is scary to me). Other than being middle aged, he doesn't seem to fit the bill however. He's not overweight, and doesn't smoke or drink.
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I would echo the others in recommending the CPAP for your spouse. Otherwise, earplugs for you, which work for me!
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Have him sleep on his stomach, or roll him over.
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Last night he told me that he would sleep in the other room if he continued to snore. Of course, I don't want that at all. Turns out that last night he snored very little (and lightly). Maybe it's just plain ole exhaustion and it was just temporary. We'll see (and pray that it was!).....