Snoring - Phoenix,AZ

My husband says I snore too so he wears ear plugs every night and has for years...not just because I snore but also because he goes to bed earlier than we do for work. He says it blocks it all out. Maybe have him try that. I don't believe I am a heavy snorer because he is the only one that has ever told me that but who knows. You may be able to try the strips that go over your nose. Those may help you.

Good luck!
M.

Hi B.,
My husband snores and I won't sleep with him either. He has tried the breathe right strips and those seem to help. He also got a snoring medicine, kind of looks like cough medicine (its liquid) and that helped a little too. His snoring is out of control and I think he needs to see a doctor, but those things might work for you.
K. Stinchfield
Bella and Gracies
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Have you tried the nose strips or the plugs that pinch the inside of your nose? Have you tried sleeping mostly on your side (almost on your face) instead of your back? Have you tried making sure he goes to sleep before you do? Have you had a sleep disorder test for sleep apnea? A C-pap machine gives you more air and you don't snore, but it can be expensive. Your doctor would have to order the test to help with insurance. Good luck!

My dad was a very heavy snorer all my life and could hear him down the hall growing up. My mother in law is also a heavy snorer. Both of them have had sleep studies done at a clinic and both are using the CPAP machine. You have to wear a mask at night but they both sleep much better, have significantly reduced snoring and as a result are much more alert and less fatigued the next day. Not very sexy wearing a mask hooked up to a machine at night, but it could help!

My dh snores very loudly and I have spent many nights sleeping on the couch (can't send him out or he'd wake up the kids). I sent him to the dr almost 2 years ago for it, he got a referral to an ENT and they ordered a CAT scan and sleep study. He does have a deviated septum and could have surgery but it wouldn't stop his snoring because he also has sleep apnea. He got a CPAP, it took some getting used to for both of us but as long as he has that on he doesn't snore. But he gets bad allergies that cause a lot of sinus pressure and won't wear it then. My FIL snores horribly but doesn't think it's a problem, instead he complained my MIL did (as if he could have heard it) so she had a laser surgery to remove fat from her throat and no longer snores at all, said it was like having strep for a couple days. The nose strips and throat sprays will help if you don't have an underlying condition. See your doctor if possible and they can help find the problem.

Hi B., My ex was a snorer until he lost weight, then it stopped! So if you have a couple pounds to lose, that might help but for a faster result, I heard those nose strips really work...good luck!

My husband snored very loudly and at times stopped breathing. I was worried that he had sleep apnea. He didn't want to go to the dr's. One thing that has helped was using the Lavendar/vanilla fabric softener on our sheets. The other thing that helped a lot was getting a memory foam topper for the bed. Lavendar is really nice for a calming, relaxing effect. I would also try to start a calming bedtime routine, like drinking some chamomile tea and a warm bath before bed. I know how difficult that can be with a little one.

I totally feel your pain. I am a in a similar position and I feel it is so embarrassing. Also, I do not think I sleep very well. I wish I could wake up refreshed. I guess we need to see an ENT. However, I do not want to do any sleep tests or a CPAP (EXTREMELY loud and annoying). I see you got one post about the lasik procedure that sounds good - where there isn't such a bad recovery and then it would be over. I just wanted to let you know I am in the same position.

Breathe Right Strips!!
* make sure it is the right size got your nose

* make sure your nose is dry & oil free 1st= do the alcohol cotton ball rub down

HTH =D

My husband snores--we tried breathe right, did not work--neither the stick ons or the throat spray. There is supposedly a special pillow out there, although we haven't gone there b/c it is over $100. Honestly we started sleeping in separate bedrooms for practical reasons like both of us getting decent night's sleep. It has been the best thing ever--we've been doing this almost a year and no more arguments about being woken up by snoring or waking him up because of the snoring!

My husband snores horribly! We use a box fan for background (white) noise. It helps drown out the noise a bit. It's better than trying to wear ear plugs, and you can hear if any alarms go off. Worth a shot, and its inexpensive.

I married someone who snores..it was a test to our marriage since I am a light sleeper. He finally went to a sleep study and found out he has sleep apnea which is very serious. He now sleeps with a breathing machine on and never leaves home without it. Its worth checking into.

B., you may want to try those nasal strips, they open up your passages a bit. You may also try sleeping in a different position - sleeping on your back is the worst for snoring, so that may be your problem.

Hi B.,
I have the opposite problem, my husband has always snored. There have been a couple of things that work for us -

I always try to go to bed/fall asleep first, I seem to sleep through it 90% of the time if I'm asleep before he starts snoring.

For the nights when he gets really loud I stick the Breathe Right strip on him. When he pulls them off in the morning sometimes it will take off some of his skin, so I try not to make him use these unless really necessary.

Sometimes if he falls asleep first and I'm having trouble falling asleep from the snoring noise I turn on the tv and set the sleep timer. I keep it turned down so it's not loud, but can still kinda hear it. I don't know why, but it seems like if there's more noise than just the snoring it helps a little bit. I prefer NOT to have the tv on when I fall asleep, but it's better than laying there awake for hours.

Last resort - we have an air mattress set up in the office downstairs, so once in a while one of us will move to that to sleep during the night. As much as I prefer to be in my own bed, the air mattress is very nice after a couple of hours of not being able to sleep!

Also, one more thing I thought I'd add - I can't sleep with earplugs. I've tried, I just can't do it. It's too distracting for me. I think it might be because I'm so worried about not hearing the alarm in the morning, my husband never hears the alarm clock. But whatever the reason, I have not been able to sleep with them in.

Good luck! I know this can be a real problem for many couples! My girlfriend had her husband sleep in another room the entire time they were married, which I personally don't think I could do!

B.,
My hubby says I snore too infact he says mine is so bad it is like a freight train. He will not wear the earplugs because he also needs to hear if something is going on in the house and also the alarm.

I know I snore because I have heard myself a few times... they say that is not possible but I know it is.

Mine is so bad that the breathe right strips nor their medicine help.

I have been through the sleep study and they said no sleep apnea.

I am at a loss on this one so if you find something please holler.... hubby is trying the best to tolerate it.... he does sleep with me but there are times he does not. (he says it is hard to sleep without his teddy(me))

I haven't read any responses, so I might be saying what others said. My aunt bought breathe right strips for my uncle. I guess they really worked! Good luck.

B. try those breathe right nose strips they really work.
Good Luck
B. Garcia

Try the "Breathe Right" bands that go over your nose. They say they help improve breathing due to deviated septums, which you may have. Most snoring is due to problems in the nose or when we get older and our necks sag, this aides in snoring as well. I have used these for a stuffing nose and it helps.

Hi B.,
I would suggest experimenting with your diet. Maybe you have some mild allergies or are intolerant to something (major culprits are wheat/gluten or dairy). I know my husband snores horribly when he has too much dairy (honestly, so do I, especially when I eat ice cream or cream-based dishes). There are lots of other common allergens, even molds that you may be allergic to, causing it to be difficult for you to breathe at night. Do you notice it more (or does he) at certain times of the year?
Just some thoughts. I hope this helps!
--S.

I have heard that sleeping on a 30% angle helped some people ...try a wedge pillow for this?? If you are a determined back sleeper it may be more likely to help. I am not so sure for a side sleeper.
There are some devices sold on the internet...look kind of like mouth guards, that are supposed to hold your mouth/ tongue in better position. I have seen prices of about $60.00.
I tend to go to bed first, since I am more bothered by husband's snoring than visa versa.
Good Luck.