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Oregon Snoring

by: RayJames
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Snoring is a not a disease but it may be a symptom of one. Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University have determined some of the factors that cause snoring. They include poor muscle tone, long uvula, long soft palate, nose blocks, bulky tissues in throat etc. Many of these problems need surgery, but mild and moderate snoring can be cured by changes to lifestyle.

A healthy life style, including sufficient exercise and a balanced diet can reduce snoring. Alcohol and any kind of tobacco use will increase snoring, and should be avoided. Often sleeping pills or other sedatives can cause snoring. These should be avoided unless absolutely necessary and with a doctor's recommendation. Following healthy sleeping habits will help snoring problems. A regular sleeping pattern also helps. Sometimes heavy pillows that elevate the head more than normal can help. They improve breathing that prevents snoring. Heavy meals at night can make the problem worse and should be avoided.

Sometimes more serious medical intervention is necessary. Snorers should seek a doctor's care if their problem is serious or leads to serious sleep apnea. A doctor can Your will decide what treatment is required for snoring after factoring in age, physical health and other conditions. Pregnancy often makes the need to seek doctor's care particularly urgent. Snoring can also be a symptom of another disease. Hypertension, stroke and other diseases including depression and obesity can cause snoring. Often treatment of these other conditions will alleviate the snoring. Using any nasal devices to open the nasal passage that allow free flow will help reduce snoring and increase the quality of sleep.

An Oregon medical group specializes treating snorers. Dr. Lipman is an ENT specialist there who has devoted his career to treating snoring and other sleeping disorders. In his book he has written in detail about snoring problems and the relevant treatments. He suggests surgical treatments to heavy snorers who can not get relief from snoring after trying all the changes in life style.

These are cases where it may not help to use the various nose and mouth pieces available on the market. In these cases surgery is the only option. A surgeon can enlarge the throat by removing tonsils and some parts of the long soft palate. This will help to clear the nasal passage to assist nose breathing. In many cases this relieves snoring and helps with sleeping and breathing.

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