For many people, the problem of snoring, which can appear for various reasons, is relevant. Such a violation can occur in both women and men. To cope with the problem today, you can with the help of drugs and surgical intervention. Today, laser treatment is considered one of the most effective methods of therapy.
What is snoring
Snoring is the low-frequency sounds that a person makes during sleep. They are formed by the passage of air through the respiratory tract. The reason for their formation is the vibration of the walls of the respiratory tract during breathing due to the narrowing of the lumen, as well as reducing their tone.
Snoring is nothing but obstructive sleep apnea. It can cause respiratory arrest, which disrupts the organs and systems important for life. First of all, it affects the blood circulation, so it can provoke strokes and heart attacks during sleep.
Main reasons
There are the following causes of snoring in women and men:
- Excess weight. Fat accumulations are located around the pharynx, put pressure on it from the inside and narrow its lumen.
- Pregnancy. During this period, the metabolism in the body is disturbed and excess fluid accumulates in the tissues. A woman gains excess weight, which causes a narrowing of the airways.
- Elderly age. With age, the tone and elasticity of muscle tissue decreases, which causes a weakening of the pharynx and vibration during breathing.
Alcohol consumption. Alcohol-containing drinks cause relaxation of the pharyngeal walls.- Smoking. Under the influence of tobacco smoke, the mucous membrane is irritated, inflamed and swells.
- An increase in palatine and pharyngeal tonsils. In this pathological condition, the lumen of the airways narrows.
- Hypothyroidism. For such a pathology is characterized by the appearance of extra pounds. In addition, fluid accumulates in the tissues and edemas are formed, which causes a narrowing of the airways.
- Congenital anomalies of the jaw. With small jaw sizes and its displacement backwards, the diameter of the airways decreases, and this is especially pronounced when placed on the back.
- SARS. With this disease, the nasal mucosa swells dramatically and snoring occurs.
- Polypous formations in the nasal cavity and septum curvature. The presence of tumors in the nose creates obstacles to the free movement of air.
- Rhinitis allergic nature. When the disease is inflamed and swelling of the nasal mucosa, which causes a violation of breathing through the nose.
- Taking sedatives and sedatives. With this medication, the muscles of the respiratory tract relax, which causes snoring.
Alcohol consumption. Alcohol-containing drinks cause relaxation of the pharyngeal walls.Most often, snoring in a person is caused by several factors at once. It is problematic enough to independently determine what provoked the pathology and select an effective treatment. For this reason, with constant snoring, you should consult a specialist.
Differences of female snoring from male
The snoring of the spouse or spouse negatively affects their family life. Causes of snoring in men are not particularly specific and are described above. In women, snoring often occurs during menopause.
The main reason lies in the restructuring of the hormonal background of the body, that is, in reducing the amount of estrogen. The consequence of this is a reduction in the tone of the laryngeal muscles. Snoring in men and women is considered a dangerous condition and often causes various disruptions in brain function.
How to get rid of snoring folk remedies
You can get rid of snoring at home with the help of alternative medicine. Often, baked unpeeled carrots are used for this purpose. During the day, it is recommended to eat a few pieces of such a root, and after a week already the patient's condition will noticeably improve. Traditional healers advise every day before going to bed to drink a cup of cabbage juice, adding to it a little honey.
The herbal collection of 20 grams of burdock, 10 grams of black elderberry berries, the same amount of horsetail and sabrelnik root is considered an effective remedy. All components should be crushed with a coffee grinder, mix and a tablespoon of this mixture pour a glass of boiling water. The resulting mixture should be left for an hour, after which take a tablespoon several times a day.
2 hours before bedtime, it is recommended to bury 2 drops of olive oil in the nose, which has a calming effect on the mucosa and restores it. In addition, you can mix a small amount of oak bark and calendula in a bowl and pour the mixture with a liter of boiling water. An hour later, the infusion should be drained and gargle them before going to bed. The problem can be solved by using the daily water rate. Replenishing fluid in the body helps eliminate mucus, which often causes snoring.
Drug treatment methods
All drugs that are prescribed during snoring therapy are divided into several groups according to the form of release:
- pills;
- aerosols;
- intraoral devices.
The following aerosols give a good effect in the treatment:
- Snorstop;
- Dr. Snore;
- Silence.
Spraying the drug into the nasal cavity helps not only to reduce the intensity of snoring, but also to facilitate nasal breathing. Most often, doctors prescribe such an aerosol, as Antihrap. Its basis is made by natural essential oils, the preparation possesses a pleasant smell. In addition to the Anti-snore, it is recommended to spray an agent such as Asonor.
Various devices are widely used to eliminate the unpleasant symptom:
- the fixing strap is put on the lower jaw and keeps the mouth closed;
- the nipple from snoring does not allow the tongue to fall down and vibrate, raising the tone of the throat;
- nasal dilator helps improve breathing and cope with snoring;
- the cap is fixed on the teeth and allows air to pass freely through the respiratory tract.
Despite the wide choice of drugs, most often they are effective if the disease is not complicated by anything. When running pathology sprays only mask the symptoms and do not bring the desired effect.
Special exercises
One of the main causes of snoring is considered to be a reduced tone in the muscles of the pharynx. When muscles of the whole body are relaxed, the muscle tone of the upper respiratory tract is reduced, which causes vibration under the influence of a stream of air from the lungs. Experts offer a set of exercises with which you can get rid of snoring or reduce its intensity. Exercises are recommended to perform several times a day for 10-15 minutes for two weeks.
Strengthen the muscles of the pharynx and cope with snoring is possible with the help of the following exercises:
- move the lower jaw back and forth, overcoming an obstacle in the form of a palm;
- similar movements of the jaw should be done in a right-left direction;
- you can open and close your mouth, overcoming resistance in the form of a palm planted under the chin;
- you should stick your tongue out and try to get their chin several times;
- you need to perform pressure movements on the sky;
- close the mouth and perform the movements of the pendulum with the language laid back;
- try to push your teeth out with your tongue, while closing your mouth.
When performing such exercises, the sequence and their combination is not important. The main rule is to perform movements until a feeling of slight fatigue appears.
Surgery
With the help of surgical treatment, it is possible to restore normal nasal breathing and get rid of the soft tissue vibration during sleep. In uvulopaloplasty, the tongue and palate of the palate intervene, and in the faringouvulopaloplasty, the tonsils are operated upon to increase.
In a situation where the pathology has developed due to the curvature of the nasal septum or the appearance of polypous formations, an operation is carried out to restore the original shape or to remove the tumors.
Usually surgical treatment includes the following stages:
- correction of the respiratory tract using surgical methods;
- procedure for removal of tonsillitis and tonsils;
- surgery to increase the pharyngeal patency.
Surgical treatment of snoring is carried out in stationary conditions and is quite painful. After the intervention, the patient must be under the supervision of doctors for some time and this depends on the tolerance and the general condition of the person. Today, surgical intervention in the fight against snoring is performed less and less, because it has too many flaws. The healing process is quite long and there is heavy bleeding, which makes it difficult to eat.
When treating snoring most often resort to laser therapy, in which pain does not develop during the procedure. In addition, with laser therapy the risk of injury and unpleasant consequences is minimal. During the procedure, a laser is used, which leads to the formation of a burn. When healing the wound, soft tissues are renewed and tightened, which reduces the severity of snoring.
Ways to prevent snoring in a dream
To avoid snoring during sleep, you can use the following recommendations:
- do not use alcohol at night and do not smoke;
- follow your nasal breathing;
- maintain the necessary humidity in the apartment;
- do not sleep on a flat surface without a pillow;
- normalize your weight.
Snoring can develop as an allergy to various irritants. It is for this reason that it is recommended to carefully consider the choice of blankets and pillows and not to let animals into your room at night.
How to sleep under the snore of the second half
You can fall asleep quickly with headphones designed for sleeping. In addition, you can use earplugs, which are sold in each pharmacy. Alternatively, you can download an application for your phone, which contains instructions for sleeping and sounds that help you fall asleep faster.
Snoring is not only an unpleasant symptom, but also a rather dangerous signal. Often, he points to dangerous pathologies occurring in the human body. Persistent snoring can cause oxygen starvation of the brain and cause the patient to die.
