Is snoring of your partner leaving you sleep deprived? We got a solution for you. But before jumping straight to the Anti-snoring solutions, let’s get some knowledge about snoring and its causes-
Snoring- If you do not snore often then it’s not the matter of worry for you. Snoring basically happens when air is not able to move freely via nose and throat. However, some people have large numbers of tissues also called ‘floppy tissues’. The presence of a large number of tissues doesn’t allow the free movement of air through nostrils and throat. Ultimately, Leads to the constant vibration results in loud snoring.
Albeit, constant snoring affects the sleep-cycle adversely and further results in other diseases like Insomnia, Increased diabetes levels etc. Moreover snoring can affect your partner’s sleep which can become a major relationship issue for your married life. Thankfully, sleeping at different places isn’t the only solution. There are some devices available in the market tells you how to stop snoring.
Causes of Snoring- Let’s understand the cause behind snoring so that you can find the right Anti- snoring solution-
Nasal and Sinus Problem- Muggy nostrils or guarded airways lead to the restricted respiration.
Age- You must have observed that mostly middle aged people develop chronic snoring issues as compared to the other age groups. The reason is the throat becomes narrow while ageing. Nobody can stop ageing but we can definitely make some lifestyle changes like following a workout routine, putting correct food in your stomach and having adequate sleep.
Alcohol and Smoking- Regular consumption of alcohol and smoking can lead to disturbed sleeping patterns. Also, there are some Tranquilisers which relax the body and result in heavy snoring.
Fat around Throat- There are chances that a person might develop chronic snoring even if he\she is not overweight. The reason can be extra weight around your neck and throat. Therefore, it’s a clear indication towards exercising and maintaining weight. Otherwise you might develop snoring habits which require medical treatment.
Posture- While sleeping, the human throat gets relaxed and becomes a little fleshy towards the end. It escorts to the blocked inhalation and eventually to snoring.
Some Serious Causes-
Sleep Apnea- One of the major causes of snoring is sleep apnea in which a person wakes up frequently in the night. So if you are feeling fatigue or irritated during the day, sleep apnea can be the reason. It is categorised into 2 parts.
Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea- After undergoing the required test, if you're Apnea Hypoponea Index (AHI) lies between 5-30. You have developed Moderate Obstructive Apnea. There are different Anti-snoring solutions and other medical treatments available.
Chronic Obstructive Sleep Apnea- People with AHI level above 30 comes under the category of Chronic OSA. There are medical treatments and anti-snoring solutions are available.
Mentioned above are some of the causes of snoring. Now, it’s the time to talk about how to stop snoring and other medical treatments-
People with no Sleeping Apnea can be treated with Resmed’s customised device termed as Mandibular Repositioning Device (MDR) usually named as Naval CC™. It helps in keeping your lower jaw forward and your throat open while asleep.
Moderate OSA- People with mild OSA’s are first treated with Naval MDR. However, we at resmed provide Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy. Patients prefer other oral devices which can be worn for a longer period and are equally effective as PAP or CPAP therapies.
Chronic OSA- If your AHI level is above 30 doctors prescribes PAP and CPAP and other bi-level therapies initially. Resmed has a wide range of such devices including masks and other accessories to make your experience safe and sound.
Moreover, if you deny wearing PAP’s and MDR’s would be the best choice for you. According to the studies people wearing MDR regularly could reduce their OSA to 50%. There are some other treatments available like radio frequency treatment.
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