Snoring

You think secondhand smoke is bad? Think about secondhand sleep. Spouses lose an average of one hour a night of sleep because of their partners' snoring (not continuous, but a cumulative effect of a minute here and there). If you're suffering, earphones... Full Answer

Snoring is the sound you make during sleep when the flow of air from your mouth or nose to your lungs makes the tissues of your throat vibrate. Sometimes snoring is a sign of sleep apnea, which can be a serious problem. Full Answer

Those wacky nose strips worn by football players won't significantly increase the amount of oxygen you breathe in, according to scientific studies. But they can likely make a difference for the average snorer or allergy sufferer. They keep your nostrils... Full Answer

Yes! There are numerous ways to help reduce or eliminate snoring - from surgical procedures to oral dental appliances. Often times snoring can be associated with a more serious condition called sleep apnea. This is where you can briefly stop... Full Answer

Snoring is a noise that you may make while breathing during sleep. Snoring can be soft, loud, raspy, harsh, hoarse or fluttering. Your bed partner may notice that you sleep with your mouth open and that you are restless while sleeping. If snoring... Full Answer

Catering to sleep needs and sleep problems of travelers seems to be on the rise. I wrote not long ago about a hotel chain in Europe and the Middle East that had begun offering sound-proofed "snore absorption rooms" to its clientele. The same... Full Answer

Sleep apnea is the most rapidly increasing airway problem. If you sleep-or try to sleep, shall we say-next to a snorer, you might compare the sound to a garbage disposal. Or perhaps a jet engine. The amplifiers from your teenager's band, maybe? Without... Full Answer

Snoring is a sleep issue that can affect the health of the snorer, but snoring also affects the sleep of partners as well. A study showed that bed partners of people who snore lose an average of an hour of sleep per night because of their... Full Answer

Here’s how to stop snoring and get better rest -- and lower your blood pressure while you’re at it: Get physical. If you are 40 years old or older, have a neck size larger than 17, are overweight, or don't exercise much, get moving!... Full Answer

The Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP) is based on the same principle as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR. The airway must be opened to allow air to pass through the throat. A constricted or collapsed airway causes snoring or sleep apnea. The TAP... Full Answer