Ways to Stop the Snoring
Have you often wondered how you can stop snoring without breaking the bank? Worry no more! A number of surgical and non-surgical procedures are available to you right now. You just need to choose which method to use and experience their benefits.
Why People Snore
First, you need to know why people snore. It’s a fact of life that all people snore though the frequency varies. According to recent studies, 45% of the male population and 30% of the female population snore regularly.
Snoring is caused by so many things though it is usually attributed to various illnesses, allergies, clogged sinuses, medications, weight gain and drinking problems just to name but a few. Age can also be a factor though it does not usually mean that the more you age, the more you snore. It is also very disturbing not only to the one who snores but to people who sleep with them. It can even cause problems between couples. I know of one wife who almost left her husband due to snoring! The good news there are many methods available to you to stop this embarrassing habit, therefore it is just a matter of looking for the method that will appeal to you and your budget.
Here are some suggestions:
1. Non Surgical procedures
The non-surgical procedures are usually the simplest, least expensive method to curb your snoring. Often, you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to buy these products and they are easily available. Some of these products include:
Snore stopper- is a new product that everyone is raving about. This device can be worn on the wrist or arm and gives tiny electric shocks to inform the wearer that they are snoring.
Throat sprays- have natural lubricating oils that help reduce the vibrations that occur in your trachea during sleep. This has to be used in moderation though since it can cause throat irritation.
Saline sprays-instead of using oils; it uses a saline solution to clean your sinuses and moistens your dry nasal passages. Unlike throat sprays, this can be used frequently as it has no known side effects.
Nasal dilators- are usually made of stainless or plastic materials and can be inserted into the nostrils when sleeping to ensure the nasal airways are held open.
Nasal strips- are used to hold the nostrils open during sleep. The adhesive backed strips are placed over the nose and come in a variety of holistic sinus relieving scents such as coconut oil and eucalyptus.
Sandler pillows- are therapeutic pillows specially manufactured for assisting a people to sleep on their side, thus minimizing the likelyhood of the tongue falling to the back of the throat and covering the breathing passage way.
2. Surgical procedures
Surgical procedures can be painful both to you and to your pockets. They don’t come cheap and a thorough examination from your physician is much needed before you can get one procedure.
UPP- this surgery involves taking out the excess tissues from your throat, pharynx and tonsils. This procedure does not happen in one appointment only. Often, a patient needs to undergo 3-5 visits to the surgeon before it is complete.
Radio Frequency Tissue Ablation or RTFA- uses needle electrodes to shrink the excess tissues which are then absorbed by the body.
Coblation Channeling- also shrinks extra tissue and removes it from the body.
Summary
There are many non-surgical and surgical procedures that can help stop the snoring. Start trying and testing them now to find the right one that works for you.
