How can I solve my snoring problems?
January 10, 2023 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Roberta Weinert
Dear Doctor,
My name is Theodor Schäfer and I am reaching out to you because I have been suffering from severe snoring problems for some time now. This not only affects me, but also my partner, who can hardly sleep at night due to the loud noises I make.
My snoring problems have worsened significantly in the past few months and I am concerned about my health. I have already tried changing my sleeping position and have also experimented with various anti-snoring remedies, but so far nothing has been really effective. I am afraid that my snoring issues may not only affect my own quality of sleep, but could also have long-term effects on my health.
I would like to know from you what possible causes my snoring problems could have and what treatment options are available to effectively solve this problem. Are there specific tests that should be conducted to identify the cause of my snoring? What therapies or measures could help me sleep peacefully and without snoring again?
I greatly appreciate your expertise and support in resolving my snoring problems. Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Theodor Schäfer
Dear Mr. Schäfer,
Thank you for your message and your trust in my expertise as an ear, nose, and throat doctor. I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from severe snoring problems that are also affecting your partner. Snoring can indeed not only affect the quality of sleep, but also have long-term effects on health. It is therefore important to identify the causes of your snoring and find suitable treatment options.
There are various causes of snoring, with the most common being obstructions in the airways during sleep. These can be caused by a variety of factors such as being overweight, anatomical factors like an enlarged tongue or tonsils, alcohol consumption, smoking, or taking certain medications. It is important to determine the exact cause of your snoring in order to enable targeted therapy.
Various examinations may be necessary to identify the cause of your snoring. A common method is the so-called polysomnography, also known as sleep apnea screening. This involves measuring various parameters during sleep, such as breathing, blood oxygen saturation, and brain activity, to detect any breathing pauses or other abnormalities.
Regarding treatment options, there are various therapies available depending on the cause and severity of the snoring. One option is special mouthpieces worn at night to keep the airways open. Removal of enlarged tonsils or other anatomical obstructions can also help in some cases. Additionally, lifestyle changes such as weight loss, avoiding alcohol and nicotine, or avoiding sleeping pills may be helpful.
It is important that you see a doctor to receive an accurate diagnosis and plan an individualized therapy together. Please do not hesitate to make an appointment with an ear, nose, and throat doctor in your area to discuss your snoring problems and receive appropriate treatment.
I hope this information is helpful to you and I am available if you have any further questions.
Best regards,
Roberta Weinert, Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor
