Friday, January 9, 2009

Why it is Difficult to Quit Snoring

By Lacy Kasmond

People you know may talk about your snoring as if you do it on purpose. They talk as if you could simply decide to quit snoring at any time since your snoring is totally under your control. As a matter of fact, many people do not even know that they snore. Learning about it can be embarrassing and make you avoid sleeping near anyone who is unsympathetic to your plight.

Snoring can also cause a problem between partners. Both people will not be getting a good night of sleep and this could cause arguments and bad tempers during the day. The person who is snoring is probably not getting the proper amount of sleep. The person who sleeps in the same room as a snorer is definitely not getting enough uninterrupted sleep.

Merely deciding to quit snoring is not realistic; the problem is much more difficult. Everyone would have stopped snoring if the solution was that easy. Snoring is such an annoying and exhausting condition that you should consult with your doctor to find a solution. You and your partner should visit the doctor together so that he or she can answer any questions the doctor may have regarding your snoring. Since your partner knows what your snoring habits are, he or she can better communicate the issues to your physician.

Sleep apnea is one possible cause of snoring. A physician can diagnose this problem during a sleep study and proper treatment can be implemented. Treatment involves clearing any obstruction in the breathing passages or forcing air through the air passages; this will help a person quit snoring.

A sleep apnea treatment called CPAP has had success as an effective treatment to stop snoring. It requires the user to wear a mask at night. This mask pumps air into the patients air ways to help to clear the obstruction and allow the person to breath throughout the night as they sleep and eventually quit snoring.

Sleeping can be difficult for a person who suffers from snoring problems and not just for the snorer but the person who is sleeping in the same room. Sleep deficits and other issues brought about by chronic sleep loss due to snoring can cause many health problems. Sleep is the time your body and mind does major repair to stay functioning properly, so being able to quit snoring is crucial.

Continuous lack of the restorative sleep required your body will ultimately reach a point when your body stops listening to you and will fall asleep irrespective of your location or circumstances. The result is that you become drowsy and groggy when you should actually be awake and alert. Routine things like driving become as dangerous as drunk driving when you are drowsy. Under these conditions, your reflexes are not in your control and you can end up in a serious accident. To quit snoring, consult your doctor to find ways to reclaim restful sleep.

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