Sleep is an important part of our health and well-being. Every day we spend about eight hours sleeping to reset our bodies and minds and to relieve ourselves from the hassles and stresses of daily life. However, a peaceful night’s sleep can be disrupted by our partners snoring or even our own.
In general, snoring can cause sleep deprivation, drowsiness, irritability, and even health problems such as heart attack and stroke. Statistics released by the American Academy of Otolaryngology suggest that 45% of normal adults snore occasionally and 25% are habitual snorers. These statistics alone suggest that there is a need for an effective snoring cure where possible or at least an effective treatment.
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Snoring Cure
Experts believe that avoiding smoking, alcohol, and certain foods and medications before going to bed is an effective way of minimising snoring. In a study published in the British Medical Journal, Dr. Robert Parker of the Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine suggests that postural training is a good non-surgical cure for snoring. This involves constant practice by sleeping on your side with a tennis ball attached to your back to prevent you from lying face up. This method minimises the chance of getting your airway obstructed from your relaxed throat muscles.
Throat exercises with the use of musical instruments may help people with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea problems. A 2005 study conducted by University of Zurich researcher Dr. Milo Pulan revealed that 50% of his test subjects who played didgeridoo over a four-month period have shown significant improvement in their daytime sleep apnea than those who didn’t have such extensive throat exercises. As a result, the test subjects’ partners reported fewer disturbances from snoring.
Although the above studies and suggested treatments have worked for some, the best way to move forward is to consult an expert. Consistent sleep problems are a medical problem and you should consult a professional. They can provide you with advice and products to help you gain a better nights rest and therefore improve your general well being.
Snoring Treatment
For those having serious cases of snoring, medical and surgical intervention is necessary. According to Dr. Parker, consider getting an opinion from an ear, nose, and throat specialist before getting surgery. Among the prominent surgical procedures for treating snoring are uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, thermal ablation palatoplasty, coblation tonsillectomy, and Pillar procedure.
Another great option are sleep therapy centres. Sleep therapy centres perform polysomnography and sleep apnea tests to diagnose sleep apnea and snoring problems. In recent years the developments of specialised CPAP masks and sleep apnea machines have allowed users to perform sleep tests and monitoring in some cases without having to always visit the sleep therapy centre.
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