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Snoring Cure: What are They?

People who snore can be funny but when you get to sleep with someone who snores loudly every night, it becomes annoying. That is why, it is important to know the ways to cure snoring.

Here are the following ways and methods to cure snoring:

Breathing exercise – Snoring happens when there is a blockage happening in the breathing passage, particularly at the throat area. And this blockage might be because of a tensed throat, wrong positioned jaw, or stuffed nose. Take several deep breaths in order to relax the throat and make breathing normal again.

Decongestants – There are instances wherein the cause of snoring is nasal congestion. Here, the person tends to breathe through his mouth which may trigger snoring. Taking decongestants will free any blockage and relieve the person from snoring.

Anti-allergy medications – There are some allergies that result to the enlargement of adenoids. Once the allergy is cured, the snoring usually stops.

Exercise and proper diet – If the person is obese, he probably snores. This is because there is fat concentration on the airways that limits the air to go in and out freely. Also, fat formation on the stomach restricts the diaphragm to perform properly. Thus, snoring occurs. In fact, around 40% of the obese population snores. Taking regular exercise and proper diet can reduce the weigh and stop snoring, not to mention other health risks associated with obesity.

Change of bed position – There are occasions wherein snoring is the result of wrong sleeping position. Sometimes, sleeping with too many pillows can stretch and narrow the air passage. Use one pillow to avoid it.  Also, lying on the back can cause snoring. So, a change in sleeping position can be a good help. 

Change of lifestyle – Smoking and alcohol can contribute to the onset of snoring. Snoring may be a result of other medical conditions caused by these two. So, to maintain a good and healthy life, the person should stop or reduce smoking and alcohol intake, which in turn can cure snoring.

Review medications – Antihistamines, sleeping pills, and other types of medications can worsen snoring. 

Regular sleeping habits – There are two periods of sleep: the REM sleep where the person experiences frequent dreaming and deep sleep, and the Stage 1 sleep which should only be experienced during falling asleep but can also be experienced several times if the person is sleeping poorly. Both can trigger the development of unstable breathing that can cause snoring. Irregular sleeping can also cause respiratory instability that result to unstable breathing during sleep.

Saltwater nasal droops – Nasal congestion caused by mucus can disrupt sleep and can cause snoring. To prevent this, saltwater nasal drops can be used to flush out the mucus. There are over the counter saltwater nasal drops available in drugstores. However, you can also make it on your own. Dissolve ¼ teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of sterilized water. Let the water cool down to body temperature and place it to a nose dropper.

However, if snoring is caused by other serious condition such as sleep apnea and enlargement of adenoids and/or tonsils, some surgical procedures like Laser Assisted Uvula Palatoplasty (LAUP) and radio frequency tissue ablation (RFTA) or Somnoplasty can be applied. It is important therefore to know the exact cause of snoring before taking any action.

Article Source : http://blogatme.com/2008/09/26/snoring-cure-what-are-they/

Hana’s Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy

20 days past ovulation (BBT and OPK) , normally have a 13 day luteal phase. Took a PT and got a BFN. ?

REALLY sore nipples and having major snot issues (snoring, runny nose, post nasal drip), but those are my only pregnancy symptoms. What the heck is going on???

You definitely sound like you are probably pregnant. Sometimes it takes awhile for the hcg to show up in your urine. It took me YONKS to finally get a positive with my son. I honestly and truly gave up and then found myself pregnant after I felt ill. (Which ended up being morning sickness) I was 9 weeks pregnant before I got my results. So, hopefully that helps you.

Sometimes you can be pregnant even with a negative. Best of luck to you! xxxx

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Are there serious risk in the lap band surgery?

Going into memopause I had gained approximately 80 pounds. despite many attempts to exercise and diet which I would loose about 20/25 pounds then gain back 30. with in a 5 year period. Last year I had a hystorectomy and have gained approximately another 35/40 pounds and I am embarrased, depressed, can not sleep and developed a snoring problem as well as gasy pains in my stomache. This is taking a toll on my marriage despite my husbands warmth and support, but he deserves the woman he married. Realistically I don’t want to look twenty but I would like to look the best I can for my age. Because I have been so depressed my husband has purchased cruise tickets and I don’t want to be the “Fat Lady” around the pool. I know there are risk in any surgery, but living in this body I don’t feel alive and am willing to take any risk to look normal. I have always weighed around 125 minimum and 140 maximum. And I a now 241 and afraid of the heatlth factors.

I had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005. I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding. These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not. I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes. The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away. I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure. I’m down to 2 pills a day. I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18.

http://obesityhelp.com/member/rjpoole/

Most people struggle with paying for the surgery. Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass or lap band. Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. This site is free! I’d have to rate it a #1 site if you want to learn about the surgery and how to deal with the insurance companies and get support from other people in the same boat as you.
This is the #1 site for gastric bypass and it’s free! Extremely helpful! http://www.obesityhelp.com/
This explains about the surgery:

http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/gastric.htm

I really researched my surgeon, and I made a wise choice. Always get a surgeon that has done at least 200 of these surgeries. Get someone with a lot of experience, and you will do well.
Here’s all about my surgeon…

http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+James+Pilkington+djp.html

http://www.cmch.org/profile-pilkington.html

You just can’t find a better surgeon than him! He’s probably done at least 500 of the surgeries, so far. I did so well after my surgery, I thank him every time I see him.
I made it to 175! It’s been almost 2 years since my surgery. I haven’t had any complications at all with my surgery! My health has been very good, and I’ve lost the weight nice and slow, so my body doesn’t look that much out of shape. I’ve been faithfully taking my vitamins, and my blood work came back excellent! I still think very highly of Dr. Pilkington, and would recommend to anyone thinking of this surgery, to have Dr. Pilkington as his or her surgeon. I’m walking proof, that he is an excellent doctor. I just spoke to another patient of his who told me she had a very good experience with him, and she is in excellent health, as well. He is a very caring doctor. I live in Florida in the winter. I see alot of folks down there because of my job, and I see people from all over the USA and overseas. Since my surgery, I’ve talked to lots of others that have had the surgery in Florida, and some of them didn’t do as well, and I tend to think it’s because their doctors weren’t as competent as mine. I feel that part of how you do, is because of your general health and attitude. The other major part is how good your doctor is.
Here’s a website that tells what to look for in a surgeon;

http://www.texasbariatricspecialists.com/gastric-bypass-surgery.html

http://www.docshop.com/education/bariatrics/choose/

Gastric Bypass diet: (after surgery)

http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs22.htm

There is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White. He’s a govt. worker and a comedian. He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well. If you want an idea how people handle the surgery, read here!

http://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/

Here’s Basil!

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=basil+white&hl=en

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/46/2731_1654.htm

http://www.lapband.com/lapband/aboutlapband.do

A must read if you have questions:

http://www.liteandhope.com/livechat_archive1003.html

http://www.bariatricedge.com/dtcf/pages/finding_support.htm?WT_srch=1

Check out this link, this lady put her heart and soul into it, with lots of great info:

http://www.gastricbypassfamily.com/index.htm

Vitamins I take… you have to be very faithful about taking them after surgery, because you can become very sick if you don’t. There were recommended by my surgeon and nutritionist.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod403359

http://www.webmd.com/hw/weight_control/hw252819.asp

Some other helpful links…

http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/

http://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm

http://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337

http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508

http://www.connectionwls.com/

http://www.mygastricbypass.com/

http://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html

Risks of Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery is considered the safest and most effective type of bariatric surgery. But as with any major surgery, the procedure does carry some risks.

http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508

http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35514

Good luck with your surgery and new life!

snoring as an adult man

Is it normal that someone snores a sleeping pill(after smashing it and make it powder)Does it work as a drug?

This person ususally takes sleeping pills and he says it works faster if you snore it. Is he using it as a type of drug?

Actually it can be true, because all drugs sprayed in the nose are taken more quickly into the body because of the mucosa in the nose,
so its possible when you smash a pill and then snore it, that its works faster

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What is the best over the Countier sleep aids?

I have a boyfriend who snores very bad, only stay with him durning the weekends but I can never sleep and then Im tired all weekend. I have used tylenol sleep aid and it does not work for me. Until he gets help for it sleep aids are my only choice. Can anyone help me find something?

get him the breathing strip and you should try a Homeopathic Remedy called Neurexan it’s made by Heel.
It’s non habit forming and easy on the liver.

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