Tired of snoring and not letting anyone sleep? Know the solution

Snoring can be a serious and annoying problem. Understand the warning signs and treatments to stop snoring.

the sound of snore it is due to the vibration of the palate and pharyngeal walls. In addition to the more than obvious discomfort that this sound causes – not only for those who live with the person who snore, but sometimes for the person who snore -, snoring can also constitute a principle of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)🇧🇷 For that reason, consulting a doctor makes perfect sense.

However, it is often possible to stop snoring in a simple and easy way, just seek clinical help and understand what exactly is the cause of this problem that negatively affects the lives and nights of many people and families!…

Snoring: does snoring have a solution?

Whenever we talk about snoring or snoring, we are referring to a noise that is emitted during sleep, by the upper airways. As we said, it is due to the vibration of the soft palate against the tongue during breathing.

Causes

This is a relatively common problem, affecting more than 50% of adults, mainly men, and with a tendency to get worse with age. And it is important to realize that there are factors that can potentiate the emergence of this situation, such as:

• airway anatomy;
• obesity🇧🇷
• alcoholism;
• stuffy nose;
• deprivation or deficit of hours of sleep;
• sleeping position;
• some medication.

Snoring can also be sign of some disease or health problemnamely:

• cardiovascular disorders (such as hypertension or changes in heart rhythm, for example);
• metabolic changes (such as decompensation due to diabetes🇧🇷
• attention deficits;
• obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).

Diagnosis, treatment and prevention

As we have already mentioned, each case is different and snoring can be a sign of different diseases or health problems. Thus, those who habitually snore should consult an otorhinolaryngologist, so that a diagnosis and consequent treatment can be made.

The questionnaire, clinical observation and some tests are the basis for the doctor to understand the cause of snoring and the most appropriate therapy for each situation.

Treatment

Basically, the treatment of snoring can be medical or surgical.

O medical treatment can go through:

• Prescription of antihistamines and/or intranasal corticosteroids that help treat cases of respiratory allergy and chronic rhinosinusitis;
• Recommendation of dental appliances for mandibular advancement;
• CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure), a nasal or nasal and buccal mask, which ensures convenient air inhalation whenever the patient has difficulty in doing so.

O surgical treatment can go through:

• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy;
• Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, indicated in case of moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea;
• Laser-assisted palatoplasty of the uvula (LAUP), indicated in a situation of mild obstructive sleep apnea;
• Somnoplasty, reduction of excessive tissue present in the palate, uvula and tongue;
• Genioglossal, hyoid or maxillomandibular advancement, surgery indicated in case of sleep apnea;
• Stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve, through a device that synchronizes the movement of the tongue with breathing;
• Septoplasty, decreased resistance to airflow through the nose.

Prevention

Although many situations of snoring require medical evaluation and treatment, there are some measures that we can all take to try to avoid this annoying problem that can ruin a good night’s rest. Therefore, those who snore should:

• Lose weight and eat a healthy, balanced diet;
• Avoid taking tranquilizers, tranquilizers or antihistamines;
• Avoid drinking alcohol or eating, about 4 hours before going to sleep;
• Seek to have a good sleep routine;
• Try to sleep on your side and not on your back;
• Tilt the head of the bed about 10 cm.

In summary, heavy and continuous snoring should ALWAYS be a reason to go to the doctor, regardless of your age or gender. Although this can be an easily solved problem, there are cases where it can be a sign of something more serious and complex.

Therefore, do not get used to sleepless or sleepless nights, due to your snoring or that of your partner. Consult a specialist and treat your health problem. Snoring is not inevitable and is treatable.