Hello,
I am a 19 year old female and I always have problems sleeping when I am on vacation. I have never traveled alone but I am thinking about visiting Vancouver in Canada, or Massachusetts. I plan on staying in a hostel dorm to save money. When I do go on vacation with my parents I have problems sleeping because they both snore. I use earplugs and I take a sleeping pill like Sominex with 50mg of Diphenhydramine. I still only end up getting around 4 hours of sleep, I normally get around 8 to 8 and a half. And I only use sleeping aids when I go on vacation. I really need some help on sleeping better while on vacation.
I bring my own pillow on vacations.
I have a hard time falling asleep when I’m on vacation.
Why don’t people make snoring noises when they are awake?
I read an answer on here saying that snoring is caused by vibrations in the soft pallate from the person not being able to breath through the nose properly or from having inflamed adenoids.
Well why does this not affect them when they are awake?
snoring is caused by the genioglossus muscle ( muscle of the tongue ) relaxing and falling on itself in the posterior pharayngeal wall…. when we are asleep this muscle relaxes and blocks the passage of air… this is more pronounced when the person sleeps on his back, when the person sleeps on his side or in the prone position, the tongue falls away from the posterior pharyngeal wall, hence there is no snoring… pls check on line OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, there are lots of literature online that may be of help to you…
PS im a doctor, an anesthesiologist… securing the airway during anesthesia is a very important concern with my job…
Adam Snores — Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a 3 Year Old Child
Snoring is a very annoying, and in many cases health-altering, problem. It isn’t just annoying, but in many cases it is a sign of more serious health problems. In other cases, snoring may be a sign that there are unhealthy elements in your lifestyle. Or, it may occur seemingly through no fault of your own, but you probably still want to get the problem fixed. You need to see your doctor first to make sure you have no serious health condition that is causing your snoring.
Generally, regardless of the cause of snoring , snoring is caused by a blockage in your airway. The common snore is the result of tissue blocking the airway. It may also be caused by thick mucus build-ups. In the case of tissue blocking the airway, this tissue often has expanded into the airway because of underdeveloped muscles. The result is a lot of vibration sound as the air squeezes through the small opening that remain. Some of the tissue that can cause snoring are the uvula, soft palate, adenoids, upper throat, tongue, and tonsils.
It is easy to understand why snoring can range from the common snore to a severe snore simply based on just how blocked the air passageways get. Sleep apnea is one of the severe health conditions that could be related to snoring. This can lead to other serious conditions such as cardiac arrhythmia over time. Since this can be fatal, it must be emphasized again that you should see your doctor for treatment of your snoring problem.
If it does turn out to be the common snore, you can try a variety of simple home remedies to stop snoring. Losing body fat often solves the problem for overweight people. Sleeping in any position other than your back may also help. You may need someone’s help to train you to stay off your back if you are used to sleeping on your back. If that doesn’t help, you can try sleeping with your head elevated over your torso so that air can flow more freely. This doesn’t mean laying with your neck bent forward, which could exacerbate the problem. Special beds are designed to help people do this, but for a cheaper alternative you can try sleeping in a lounge chair or with a tall pile of pillows behind you.
I was the maid of honor, and I also got drunk and passed out at friends wedding?
But they were the ones that owed me an apology because they took advantage of the situation. I passed out first and then threw up. nobody bothered to help me clean up or get me moved somewhere else. Instead while I was passed out, they “got back at me” by smearing wedding cake all over my face, put a microphone up to my mouth so everyone could laugh at how loud I was snoring, and took bubble favors and proceded to blow them in my face in hopes they would land in my mouth. Would you ever do something like that if I was at your wedding? THEY OWED ME AN APOLOGY, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND!! Here is some advice for you brides, if you don’t want people to act that way, DON’T SERVE ALCOHOL!!!
No one twisted your arm and made you get so drunk you passed out and threw up at someones wedding. They did not behave like adults but, you should have refrained from alcohol if you can’t control yourself. I did not have alcohol at my wedding but only because my wife and I don’t drink. If you were at my wedding and were showing signs of inebriation, I would have someone escort you home.
How do you spell inarticulate sounds a person makes?
Things like sleeping sounds (snores, etc.), noises made while unconscious, eating, things of that sort. Is there a website that lists these? So far I’ve found sites that address sounds of nature or machinery, but not human sounds.
For a mother, nothing can be sweeter than to hear her child’s mumbling gentle sounds in his/her sleep, but if the sound is the minor version of the adults’ snores, it might mean something else.
Take note of this, for infants and children, snoring will always be a strange and deadly predicament. Usually, the typical causes of this are sinusitis or adenoid enlargement. Sinusitis can be cured by simple decongestants and antibiotics. Adenoid enlargement meanwhile will require surgery, wherein the tonsils and adenoids will be removed.
Snoring for children on the other hand, can possibly be an indication of obstructive sleep apnea, where breathing stops for 60 seconds at most, and usually followed with a snort or gasp. And the truth is that sleep apnea is more delicate for children than for adults, parents should really pay attention to the possible sleeping disorder of their kids.
The common effect of snoring for young children is that they could possibly suffer from nighttime and cough asthma. So if adults are recommended not to disregard their snoring, then how much more for children.
There are also findings which claims that when a child in middle school shows lower academic performance, they are more likely snoring during this period.
All of these presented facts are enough to convince the parents to take the necessary actions the moment their children show such symptoms.
However, do not panic when such a situation happens. You can consult a physician first to ensure if the child has caught an illness related to snoring already. Meanwhile, if your child produces mild snoring, which is affected by certain allergy or illness, experts states that it can possibly be treated at home. More likely, the way you treat your cold.
The following are suggested methods:
• Saltwater, this is good to eradicate the blockage problems caused by the mucus. Though saltwater nasal drops are available in drugstores, however, one can do a formula at home. Just melt 1/4 teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of water. Sterilize the water by boiling it. You can place it in a nose dropper as soon as it cools down.
• You can also try to take oral decongestant intended for children. According to some doctors, decongestants doesn’t actually cure an allergy or cold, but it relieves the symptoms. It may reduce the snoring since it helps the children enhance their breathing. When using this medication, be sure to have the right dosage for the child’s age.
• Avoid products that include antihistamines, this can trigger snoring since this is identified to be a sedating medicine. Sedating medicines cut down the muscle tone of the throat’s tissues since it tends to relax muscles and nerves, when the muscle tone falls down, the tendency is that it will trigger snoring.
• Observe your child as he sleeps, then seek for the best position where he can keep his airway open, through this he will be able to breathe comfortably. M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences and the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, Lucinda Halstead, said that there are some children who are comfortable in lying on their sides while their heads support a little on the headrest.
Keeping your children safe is one of your priorities as a parent. Taking the time out to observe them now would greatly diminish the chances of having bigger problems in the future.
Is there a governing agency that monitors drug/alcohol rehab. policies and practices?
I voluntarily entered a rehab in Long Beach for help with alcoholism. At the time, I was so physically sick with head-cold/flu, and when they put this lady in the room, I complained and asked to change rooms (I COULD NOT SLEEP) because she snored SOOO LOUD. I was literally thrown out in a hospital gown, I was so sick, they had been giving me all kinds of knockout drugs, I had no shoes, no money (they couldn’t find their key for the locker where my personal belongings were), was dangerously close to a relapse, but they threw me out on the street anyway. They actually locked me out when I was – or so I was led to believe – there for help with my alcoholism. This was in 2001. In 2006 they started billiing me for this so called stay! I want to report this to some State Authority that will take this type of therapy and put a stop to it. I was shocked they would even consider billing me for their “services” . Any ideas anyone?
The logical thing to do would be to see an attorney. These bills will go on your credit record if ignored, even though they are unfair. Find an attorney fast and sue them.
I have never heard or seen or read that Yoga can treat
snoring. Now very easy treatment for snoring is available. It is a simple surgery, laser or even otherwise.
I live in out of India where it is not necessary to admit in
hospital. Thru laser simple surgery, it will take 10 to 20
minutes and then the patient can go back to home. I strongly recommend you to visit experienced and popular
ENT (ear, nose, throat) doctor. Enquire from your nears
and dears and even from drug stores(chemist) near to u.
Good luck.
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.
Apparently, I not only snore, I sing and hold entire conversations in my sleep.
I don’t even shut up when I’m unconscious …. that’s going to be on my headstone.
“She’s finally shut up!”
I snore like a pig. In fact, I’m going to the doctors tomorrow to get my head sorted out; I broke my nose 6 times whilst growing up and an x-ray to find out why I kept getting sinusitis revealed the bones behind my nose are mashed liked a boxers. I have to get it sorted out because we are going on hols camping in August and I’ll wake everybody up.
My friend’s bulldog gets totally unconscious when sleeping
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