For those who snore – and those who sleep with snorers – finding a workable non-snoring device is a welcome relief for an improved night’s sleep. Nozovent Anti-Snoring Nasal Dialator is a device that was developed by a leading Swedish ear, nose and throat doctor and it has been extensively researched to provide increased benefits from snoring.
This anti-snoring device is said to be not only effective, but it is also affordable as well making it a win-win situation for those sleep apnea and snorers out there who are looking for improvement.
Following are the perceived benefits of Nozovent:
1. A reduction in the severity of snoring and the frequency of snoring
2. Better breathing with a reduction in stuffy nose from colds or allergies
3. Reduce breathing through your mouth thereby reducing bronchial mucous dryness
4. Improved overall sleep
These benefits are achieved by widening the nasal passages so that air flow improves by up to 50% thereby cutting down or completely alleviating snoring. It has also been effective in helping patients with asthma, allergies and other nasal restrictions.
Nozovent nasal dilator is a plastic device that is reusable and will typically last approximately three months with continuous use. The device fits inside the nose with no adhesive or anything else. It is soft and flexible and it gently pulls the nasal passages open to improve the air flow. It can be easily cleaned with a mild detergent and water. You will know when it becomes ineffective and has to be replaced when it loses its spring and dilating action.
As an inexpensive alternative to decreasing snoring, it is certainly worth a try and it is not uncomfortable or difficult to use making it an easy way to solve a problem that can be very difficult for families who have to live with those that snore!
VitalSleep Anti Snoring Mouthguard
Stop Snoring Mouthguard by VitalSleep
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Snoring and Sleep Disturbance
Snoring is more likely to disturb the snorer’s partner than the snorer. Chronic snoring may be related to allergies, illness, formation of the mouth and obstructive sleep apnea. In many cases, a snoring mouthpiece is designed to help reduce the volume and level of snoring if not eradicating it altogether. Snoring Mouthpieces are typically recommended by a physician or a sleep specialist.
When shopping for a sleep apnea or snoring mouth piece, it’s important to keep in mind that by nature of the device, it will not be accepted for a return or reselling. Shop wisely for the right anti snoring device.
When shopping for a sleep apnea or snoring mouth piece, it’s important to keep in mind that by nature of the device, it will not be accepted for a return or reselling. Shop wisely for the right anti snoring device.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Symptoms of a Deviated Nasal Septum
The nasal septum divides the nasal cavity in two with each side covered by the mucous membrane. The perfect nasal septum is in the center with both the left and right sides equally sized. However it is estimated that perhaps as many as eighty percent of nasal septums are off-center. When it is severely off-center it is referred to as a deviated septum.
For many people the fact that they have an off-center or deviated septum doesn’t mean too much. But for some it can cause difficulty in breathing and in many it can cause difficulty with the drainage of the sinuses thereby resulting in sinus infections and other difficulties.
Symptoms of a deviated septum can vary with the individual and the severity can vary as well, but they include:
*Nasal congestion or blockage of one or both nostrils that interferes with drainage that is magnified when the person has a cold
*Snoring and difficulty breathing during sleep that can range from mild to very noisy sounds that can wake the individual as well as others in the household
*Nosebleeds that can occur during the day or night
*Frequent sinus infections because of nasal inflammation that cuts off air flow
*Frequent headaches and facial pain
*Postnasal drip that is increased if there are allergies or other problems
Some people only have symptoms when they have a cold or allergies but in some people the symptoms are chronic that occur frequently and don’t seem to go away. A visit to a physician specializing in this problem is recommended as surgery (a septoplasty) is an option and in most cases it will resolve the problem. In some instances this surgery might be combined with a rhinoplasty or with sinus surgery. These are considered routine surgeries with the results often relieving the problem.
For many people the fact that they have an off-center or deviated septum doesn’t mean too much. But for some it can cause difficulty in breathing and in many it can cause difficulty with the drainage of the sinuses thereby resulting in sinus infections and other difficulties.
Symptoms of a deviated septum can vary with the individual and the severity can vary as well, but they include:
*Nasal congestion or blockage of one or both nostrils that interferes with drainage that is magnified when the person has a cold
*Snoring and difficulty breathing during sleep that can range from mild to very noisy sounds that can wake the individual as well as others in the household
*Nosebleeds that can occur during the day or night
*Frequent sinus infections because of nasal inflammation that cuts off air flow
*Frequent headaches and facial pain
*Postnasal drip that is increased if there are allergies or other problems
Some people only have symptoms when they have a cold or allergies but in some people the symptoms are chronic that occur frequently and don’t seem to go away. A visit to a physician specializing in this problem is recommended as surgery (a septoplasty) is an option and in most cases it will resolve the problem. In some instances this surgery might be combined with a rhinoplasty or with sinus surgery. These are considered routine surgeries with the results often relieving the problem.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
What is REM Sleep - Rapid Eye Movement?
REM sleep stands for Rapid Eye Movement which is the fifth stage of sleep. Normal sleep patterns cycle through five stages of sleep. It takes the average person 90 to 120 minutes to cycle through all five stages of sleep. During a normal eight hour night, a person will cycle through all five stages four to five times. During stage one sleep, a person sleeps lightly, drifting in and out. The muscles twitch as they relax and a person may even feel like they are falling slightly. In the second stage of sleep, the brain relaxes and eye movement ceases.
Stage three sleep is the beginning of deep sleep. Delta waves are high amplitude brain waved with a frequency of 1–4 Hertz which can be recorded with an electroencephalogram. The body does not move. During stage four, the brain produces delta waves exclusively. It is very difficult to wake someone when they are in stage four sleep. Children may experience bedwetting, sleepwalking or night terrors during stage four sleep.
What Happens in REM Sleep?
Stage five is when REM sleep occurs. This is the most active part of sleep. The brain and the body become very active during REM sleep. REM is also when dreaming occurs. According to sleep studies, brain waves increase during stage five. Brain activity during REM sleep is similar to those experienced during waking hours.
The stage takes its name from the physical movement of the eyes during this stage of sleep. The eye movement speeds up although the limbs become paralyzed. Internally, the heart rate and respiration increase and blood pressure rises. Internal body temperature fluctuates; some people may become cold while others become hot. Men can experience erections during this stage of sleep.
When a person wakes and remembers their dream they are often waking from REM sleep. The average adult spends only about 20 percent of their sleeping period in REM sleep while babies spend over 50 percent of their sleep in REM. Babies average a longer sleep cycle and sleep more frequently than adults do, but REM is a time for processing information. Babies are learning constantly and require greater time spent in processing and storing information.
Over the average lifespan, time in REM sleep diminishes. The elderly spend 15 to 18 percent of their sleep in REM while spending more and more time in the second stage of sleep.
Stage three sleep is the beginning of deep sleep. Delta waves are high amplitude brain waved with a frequency of 1–4 Hertz which can be recorded with an electroencephalogram. The body does not move. During stage four, the brain produces delta waves exclusively. It is very difficult to wake someone when they are in stage four sleep. Children may experience bedwetting, sleepwalking or night terrors during stage four sleep.
What Happens in REM Sleep?
Stage five is when REM sleep occurs. This is the most active part of sleep. The brain and the body become very active during REM sleep. REM is also when dreaming occurs. According to sleep studies, brain waves increase during stage five. Brain activity during REM sleep is similar to those experienced during waking hours.
The stage takes its name from the physical movement of the eyes during this stage of sleep. The eye movement speeds up although the limbs become paralyzed. Internally, the heart rate and respiration increase and blood pressure rises. Internal body temperature fluctuates; some people may become cold while others become hot. Men can experience erections during this stage of sleep.
When a person wakes and remembers their dream they are often waking from REM sleep. The average adult spends only about 20 percent of their sleeping period in REM sleep while babies spend over 50 percent of their sleep in REM. Babies average a longer sleep cycle and sleep more frequently than adults do, but REM is a time for processing information. Babies are learning constantly and require greater time spent in processing and storing information.
Over the average lifespan, time in REM sleep diminishes. The elderly spend 15 to 18 percent of their sleep in REM while spending more and more time in the second stage of sleep.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Snoring Treated with Laser Assisted Uvulapalatoplasty (LAUP)
If you are looking for a safe and effective treatment for snoring you might consider a Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty or LAUP as it is known. First introduced in France in 1990 this treatment for snoring is easy and only takes about one-half hour of your time.
The LAUP is done in the doctor’s office and you are sitting upright and awake with only a local anesthetic used. The procedure involves removing the uvula and trimming the soft palate of your throat. You can normally return to work or your normal activities immediately. However you will experience a sore throat especially when eating for up to ten days.
Your snoring is usually eliminated or drastically reduced in 80% of the surgeries in only one session. Some patients might require a second treatment or a series of treatments depending on the severity of their problem. As healing occurs further reduction is noticed.
The LAUP has been successful in treating and alleviating snoring volume by reducing the noise level, snoring duration by decreasing the length of time for each snore and respiratory disturbances such as blockage and post nasal drip.
The risk involved in this surgery is that the removal and cutting of tissue can sometimes cause excessive scar tissue in patients thereby narrowing the passageway further than it was before surgery, thereby making their snoring even worse than it was before surgery. As with all surgeries there are risks involved and everyone reacts differently to the procedures.
You would require a full evaluation to determine the extent of your breathing problems, however this procedure is considered effective to relieve snoring. But if you are suffering from a more severe sleep disorder like sleep apnea then you might need further evaluation because these types of disorders can lead to heart or lung disease if not treated properly.
The LAUP is done in the doctor’s office and you are sitting upright and awake with only a local anesthetic used. The procedure involves removing the uvula and trimming the soft palate of your throat. You can normally return to work or your normal activities immediately. However you will experience a sore throat especially when eating for up to ten days.
Your snoring is usually eliminated or drastically reduced in 80% of the surgeries in only one session. Some patients might require a second treatment or a series of treatments depending on the severity of their problem. As healing occurs further reduction is noticed.
The LAUP has been successful in treating and alleviating snoring volume by reducing the noise level, snoring duration by decreasing the length of time for each snore and respiratory disturbances such as blockage and post nasal drip.
The risk involved in this surgery is that the removal and cutting of tissue can sometimes cause excessive scar tissue in patients thereby narrowing the passageway further than it was before surgery, thereby making their snoring even worse than it was before surgery. As with all surgeries there are risks involved and everyone reacts differently to the procedures.
You would require a full evaluation to determine the extent of your breathing problems, however this procedure is considered effective to relieve snoring. But if you are suffering from a more severe sleep disorder like sleep apnea then you might need further evaluation because these types of disorders can lead to heart or lung disease if not treated properly.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Using Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate to Stop Snoring
A common drug used to combat varicose veins, sodium tetradecyl sulfate, is now being touted as a possible solution to stop snoring. First introduced in 2001 this drug has reportedly had an over 90% success rate making it an ideal solution to those suffering from snoring – and those who must endure it with their partners.
The soft palate is located in the back of your mouth above your throat. Normally snoring is caused by the ruffling of tissues in the back of your throat – with the most common type of snoring called palatal flutter snoring. The treatments involve injections of sodium tetradecyl sulfate into this area.
The treatment is easily administered in a physician’s office in just a few minutes. A topical anesthetic is used on the roof of the mouth and then a very small needle is used to create a small blister or bleb under the mucous membrane of the soft palate. There will be minor throat discomfort and a pain medication is usually provided after the procedure.
Within a few weeks the area will heal by tightening up and scarring occurs thereby stiffening the palate so that it is no longer soft. This in turn will decrease the vibrations caused by snoring but within the next two to three months there should be further improvement. Some people require several injections before the results reduce or alleviate the problem entirely.
As a treatment it is far less expensive than surgery or laser procedures especially since these procedures are usually considered “cosmetic” by the insurance companies so they are not covered by your medical plan. However, this is not a treatment that is designed to eliminate the underlying cause of the snoring which in many cases could be more serious sleep disorders like sleep apnea.
The soft palate is located in the back of your mouth above your throat. Normally snoring is caused by the ruffling of tissues in the back of your throat – with the most common type of snoring called palatal flutter snoring. The treatments involve injections of sodium tetradecyl sulfate into this area.
The treatment is easily administered in a physician’s office in just a few minutes. A topical anesthetic is used on the roof of the mouth and then a very small needle is used to create a small blister or bleb under the mucous membrane of the soft palate. There will be minor throat discomfort and a pain medication is usually provided after the procedure.
Within a few weeks the area will heal by tightening up and scarring occurs thereby stiffening the palate so that it is no longer soft. This in turn will decrease the vibrations caused by snoring but within the next two to three months there should be further improvement. Some people require several injections before the results reduce or alleviate the problem entirely.
As a treatment it is far less expensive than surgery or laser procedures especially since these procedures are usually considered “cosmetic” by the insurance companies so they are not covered by your medical plan. However, this is not a treatment that is designed to eliminate the underlying cause of the snoring which in many cases could be more serious sleep disorders like sleep apnea.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Marjoram Oil To Help Stop Snoring
How does the Marjoram Oil work to stop snoring?
When you lie down to sleep, your tongue, soft palate and uvula relax onto the back of your throat causing an obstruction. Snoring is due to the vibration caused by this obstruction while breathing in and out. Marjoram opens up the airway passages, adds muscle tone to the throat area and takes away that obstruction. Most common snorers will stop snoring within two to three nights; however, it may take up to six weeks for some as it is on an individual basis.
Will the Marjoram work if I have sleep apnea?
In the case of sleep apnea, the obstruction is more severe than the common snorer. It is recommended you take 8-10 sniffs. If using a CPAP machine, you may use the Marjoram with your machine. Take 5+ sniffs & then place the jar next to the intake valve on the machine. If the Marjoram is effective on you, you may notice there is too much air coming into your system and the level on your CPAP may need to be lowered. There have been quite a few cases where the snoring has stopped on the first night. If you don't see an improvement in several weeks, you may put a little oil on your upper lip or mustache in order to have a more concentrated dose throughout the night (test on back of hand first for sensitivity). Because of the severity of the blockage in sleep apnea cases, it sometimes takes much longer to see results and it is not as common for the person to stop snoring completely.
When you lie down to sleep, your tongue, soft palate and uvula relax onto the back of your throat causing an obstruction. Snoring is due to the vibration caused by this obstruction while breathing in and out. Marjoram opens up the airway passages, adds muscle tone to the throat area and takes away that obstruction. Most common snorers will stop snoring within two to three nights; however, it may take up to six weeks for some as it is on an individual basis.
Will the Marjoram work if I have sleep apnea?
In the case of sleep apnea, the obstruction is more severe than the common snorer. It is recommended you take 8-10 sniffs. If using a CPAP machine, you may use the Marjoram with your machine. Take 5+ sniffs & then place the jar next to the intake valve on the machine. If the Marjoram is effective on you, you may notice there is too much air coming into your system and the level on your CPAP may need to be lowered. There have been quite a few cases where the snoring has stopped on the first night. If you don't see an improvement in several weeks, you may put a little oil on your upper lip or mustache in order to have a more concentrated dose throughout the night (test on back of hand first for sensitivity). Because of the severity of the blockage in sleep apnea cases, it sometimes takes much longer to see results and it is not as common for the person to stop snoring completely.
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