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Anonymous Posted on Feb 13, 2013

My friend said she had laser surgery to cure her snoring. Is there really such a thing? If so I would love to have it done as I know that I snore a lot and really disturb my family at night.

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Yes there is such a thing as snoring laser surgery. It's called laser-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (LAUPPP). Unlike the non-laser version of this surgery, it can be done in the outpatients clinic and in theory has less side effects then the non-laser surgery.

A hand held laser is used to shorten the soft palate and remove the uvula.

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SOURCE: Is snoring only caused by being overweight? I am asking because my husband has started snoring recently but he is really skinny so I can't understand why he is doing it.

Being overweight is definitely a factor in snoring but there are many other reasons why people snore, such as; having a cold or any sinus issues, after drinking alcohol, allergies and even just from the anatomy of a person's mouth. If it's really bothering you, ask your husband to check with the doctor what might be causing it.

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Is snoring can be cured by surgery? If yes then How?

As per my personal opinion surgery should be the last option to cure snoring. And even it is not sure that it will stop snoring completely. I too suffered with this snoring problem since last two years and I have tried for many options other than surgery. I took consultation through many doctors about my snoring problems, but no result. Finally, I came to know about ASONOR through one of my family doctor and really it's work like any thing else. Right now I am leading a good marriage life. Thank Asonor
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What are few methods proven to reduce or completely cure snoring?

In case If your job, relationships, health, and life is affected due to excessive snoring? Mainly this snoring occurs due to lack of sleep which affect the human mood like become more irritable, more prone to tress and less energized through the day. Even over-weight is also one of the prime reason of snoring. Even you can reduce your snoring by changing the sleep position, doing exercises as well. And at the same time you can use ASONOR(snoring spray device). I think it is one of the effective solution for the your snoring problems.
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What makes people snore and what are the remedies to stop it?






What is snoring?


Snoring, like all other sounds, is caused by vibrations that cause particles in the air to form sound waves. For example, when we speak, our vocal cords vibrate to form our voice. When our stomach growls (borborygmus), our stomach and intestines vibrate as air and food move through them.

While we are asleep, turbulent airflow can cause the tissues of the palate (roof of the mouth) and throat to vibrate, giving rise to snoring. Essentially, snoring is a sound resulting from turbulent airflow that causes tissues to vibrate during sleep.



What causes snoring?




While we are breathing, air flows in and out in a steady stream from our nose or mouth to our lungs. There are relatively few sounds when we are sitting and breathing quietly. When weexercise, the air moves more quickly and produces some sounds as we breathe. This happens because air is moving in and out of the nose and mouth more quickly and this results in more turbulence to the airflow and some vibration of the tissues in the nose and mouth.

When we are asleep, the area at the back of the throat sometimes narrows as the muscles relax, and even close off temporarily. The same amount of air passing through this smaller opening can cause the tissues surrounding the opening to vibrate, which in turn can cause the sounds of snoring. Different people who snore have different reasons for the narrowing. The narrowing can be in the nose, mouth, or throat. Palatal snoring is often worse when an individual breathes through his or her mouth or has nasal obstruction.





What are the treatments for snoring?




The goals for the treatment of surgery may be difficult to determine. The problem of snoring usually is a problem for the bed partner or roommate. Therefore, successful treatment should also include the goal of achieving a successful night\'s sleep for the bed partner or roommate. This makes treatment of snoring a difficult challenge. For example, someone may have a successful treatment if his or her snoring decreases from a jackhammer level to that of a passing truck. If their bed partner is happy, then the snoring problem is "cured." However, another person whose snoring decreases from a mild sound to the level of heavy breathing may still have an unhappy bed partner.

Most procedures to treat snoring are focused on reducing the flutter or movement of the soft palate (roof of the mouth). This addresses palatal flutter snoring. If the snoring originates from behind the tongue or from the lateral walls of the throat, palatal procedures will be less effective.

It is wise to look at the "success" reports for various treatments with a critical eye. If the number of nights that a bed partner has to leave the room decreases from seven nights per week to one night per week, is that success? Some would say that it is. However, the bed partner (or snorer) still has to leave the room one night per week. It is important to know what the expectations for a "cure" are before considering any treatments.
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Can anyone help me choose an anti snoring device? There seem to be so many and it's confusing.

Choosing from the massive range of anti snoring devices can be overwhelming. It really depends whether you are dealing with chronic, mild snoring or other breathing problems. Make sure you get some medical advice before you spend money.

Take a look at this consumer report which gives a good overview of some of the many products out there on the market today;

http://www.stopsnoringconsumerreports.com/anti-snoring-devices-which-should-you-choose/

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There are so many snoring remedies out there, has anyone actually tried a lot of them and if so, can you tell me if they work?

part of the problem with the snoring remedies is that each person may be snoring for a different reason and so there is no 'one cure fits all' when it comes to snoring. You may have to experiment to see which is best for you.

But read this article from the Daily Mail newspaper in which a guy tried out 10 different snoring remedies and gave his feedback on their effectiveness;


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-81411/Ten-snoring-cures.html

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I heard there is an anti snoring chin strap. Has anyone use one? And do they work?

I don't think so that any other device will work effectively for snoring is my personal experience. As I have already used and tried many options other than surgery. Even I took consultation through many doctors about my snoring problems, but no result. Finally I came to know about Asonor effective Anti Snoring solution
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My doctor told me that I might need to have surgery to fix my snoring problem. He said they do something to the tissue in the throat. Does anyone know what this surgery is? It sounds pretty horrible.

The surgery itself has a really long name - uvulopalatopharyngoplasty which is often called the UPPP for short. The surgery involves tightening and trimming any excess tissue from the throat as it's the excess tissue that blocks the airways and causes snoring.

Possible side effects of the surgery are;

Bleeding

Infection

Pain

Nasal Congestion


But it can also bring long term benefits, so it's a good idea to discuss your concerns with the doctor and ask what other options you could try before you opt for surgery.

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