Anyone who has ever slept in the same room with someone who snores, whether it be during college or in a relationship, knows that the sound can get very loud.
Snoring can develop into sleep apnea, which means the snorer frequently wakes up during the night. If the snoring wakes up your partner, then the both of you are robbed of a good night’s sleep.
A lack of sleep (with a clear reason why) can spark arguments and discord in even the happiest of couples. Snoring can also cause couples to sleep in different bedrooms, which can interfere with physical intimacy. If this sounds like you, you may want to figure out how to stop snoring for good.
The cheapest solution to stop a partner’s lost sleep from someone’s snoring is to sleep in different bedrooms, but this does not fix the problem. Sleeping in different rooms can be detrimental to your relationship, so our breathing doctors will recommend treating the actual source of the snoring instead of working around it.
Snoring occurs when airflow is obstructed during sleep. When the airway is narrowed or partially obscured, breathing can rattle the tissues of the upper airway, resulting in the sound you hear when someone snores.
The most common snoring solution is a CPAP machine. You may have seen photos of people with devices over their faces. This is a CPAP machine, which works by delivering a continuous stream of air right to your nose and mouth. A CPAP machine can make you feel unattractive, and it can put a damper on your intimate life.
If the bulkiness of the CPAP machine is too much of a con for you, you can choose an EPAP solution. The EPAP does the same as a CPAP by providing positive airway pressure. The EPAP technology involves putting a small adhesive device just under your nostrils. The air pressure provided keeps the upper airways open to either reduce or eliminate snoring.
Your sinus doctor in Los Angeles may also suggest lifestyle changes to manage your snoring. Smoking and sleeping on your back with your neck bent back can induce snoring. If you change your sleeping position, it may eliminate this factor. If you’re having trouble staying off your back while sleeping, you can try tying a tennis ball to your midsection. This will keep you from rolling over onto your back due to the discomfort.
It’s also possible that you have sinus congestion or a deviated septum that is causing this issue. Luckily, our doctors can also solve these disorders. Call 310-620-1291 to set up an appointment with the doctors of Westside Sinus.
