Help with Snoring

Types Of Snoring

There are many different types of snoring and it is a good idea to try and determine your own type of snoring before seeking out the correct solution for it.

Mouth Snoring

Many mouth snorers often breathe mainly through their mouth during the day too. So how can you tell if you are a mouth snorer?

One way is to try and make a snoring noise and then to try again but with the mouth closed. If you can no longer make a snoring noise then you may be a mouth snorer.

The best solution for this type of snoring is to keep your mouth closed with a device such as mouth guard or chin strips.

Tongue Snoring

Some people snore because their tongue sits too far back in their throat while they are asleep. To see if you are a tongue snorer you should first make a snoring noise as usual. Next, try to repeat this while holding your tongue between your teeth. If you cannot, then you may be a tongue snorer.

To solve this problem, the aim is to keep your tongue from falling back into the problematic position. One way is to use a special gum shield that keeps your jaw in a particular position and therefore keeps the tongue under control. This can sometimes also be related to other jaw and teeth problems that your dentist may be aware of and can sometimes complicate a solution to your snoring problems.

Nose Snoring

Some people have problems breathing through their noses. It can often be nothing more than simply anatomy which means that, while asleep, you prefer to breathe through your mouth because your nasal airways are restricted.

The easiest way to remedy this problem is to use nasal strips. These are the same strips that are also used by some athletes. They use two separate layers and an adhesive to pull out the skin on either side of your nose and ensure that you have fully open nasal airways.

Sometimes this problem is caused in the first place by allergies. For example, if you are allergic to house dust then you may only need to change and wash your pillows and pillow cases regularly in order to breathe better through your nose and stop snoring.

Snoring Solutions

Some solutions work equally well for all types of snoring but in most cases you should use the correct aids for your type of snoring. Using the wrong aids can sometimes even make the problem worse. For example, if you are breathing through your mouth due to nasal congestion then wearing a device that keeps the mouth closed will not improve your situation and will probably make it much worse.

The key is to discover the type of snoring you suffer from and then find the most suitable stop snoring products to help you.

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Stop Snoring Surgery

Is it possible that stop snoring surgery can finally be the answer to your snoring troubles? Here we look at some questions you may have about it. How much does it cost and what do you need to be aware of before considering having the surgery?

How Does Stop Snoring Surgery Work?

Clearly, surgery is the last resort to cure any condition. Opening up and making permanent changes to the human body usually has a high succes rate but it does carry with it some real risks (some of which are mentioned below). So how exactly does this type of surgery work?

Uvulopalatoharyngoplasty

This has been the standard procedure in stop snoring surgery for many years and only recently have any alternatives been available.

This procedure involves the removal of any excess tissues at the back of the throat that are contributing to snoring. These tissues contribute to snoring by causing a high pressure constriction in your airway and also by vibrating together in unison. Removal of these tissues solves both problems at once.

This type of surgery is largely effective. Nearly all people report a decrease in snoring symptoms. Approximately half are cured outright and for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, this means that a high number of people may still experience disruptive levels of snoring.

There are side effects to such surgery. It is normal to have difficulty swallowing in the days immediately following surgery. In the long term, most people do not have any lasting side effects. However, some will experience scarring, pain/other discomfort and even a change in their voice.

Other stop snoring Surgery Procedures

As uvulopalatoharyngoplasty carries real risks and is far from an ideal treatment, other surgical methods have recently evolved and are now in wide use.

In laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty, the uvula and the soft palate are amended using a laser. Although it is certainly more economical than uvulopalatoharyngoplasty, the jury is out on whether this method has a higher success rate or fewer long term side effects.

Another surgical innovation is radio frequency tissue ablation. It can be used to alter the shape and tone of the uvula or even to help free up a blocked nose. Side effects are minimal and this treatment does not require a general anaesthetic.

Costs of Stop Snoring Surgery

The costs of all the above treatments vary widely and depend on the amount of work that needs doing. As an indication only, these procedures vary between $500 and $2,000.

Stop snoring surgery is probably the last resort for most people. However, although not guaranteed to work every time, it is effective in many cases.

 

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