Some of us may take snoring lightly, some may even joke about it – but, unbeknownst to many, snoring can be an indication (or cause) for many larger medical issues. Two of the largest issues it can cause are throat damage and insomnia.
My husband has been a very heavy snorer for as long as I can remember. He even had laser surgery when he was a teenager to eliminate his severe snoring. What he was never told was that a single surgery wouldn't necessarily cure his issue, and that multiple surgeries could actually be necessary. So you can say were quite taken aback when the doctor told us recently that he’d need another laser
snoring surgery to eliminate the snoring. We knew he had a problem but we were hoping for a less serious solution than surgery.
Since my husband was a little tense about the surgery, the doctor told us of a few things we could do to try to naturally cure his problem:
Quit smoking – It is not good in so many ways. It difficult to quite, but essential for eliminating snoring in a natural manner.
No alcohol before bed – Alcohol can dry your throat and may trigger your snoring during
sleep.
Aromatherapy – Marjoram Oil can help keep your sinuses open.
My husband will be trying all of these options for the next six months. However, if after six months his snoring is still heavy, we will have to opt for surgery.
Even if we do have to go the surgery route, the doctor has told us it is quite painless and fast. In fact, the patient doesn’t even need to stay in the hospital after the surgery since it is an out-patient procedure. The surgery can be performed by a dentist or a doctor, since the mouth and throat are both involved. The first step in the procedure is assessing the area to identity the obstruction, then they will remove parts of the obstruction to create a clear breathing path. It sounds frightening for sure, but it is considered very minor and common surgery. The doctor may also remove some parts that he may find as troublesome.
Whether you need surgery or are able to cure it naturally, eliminating your snoring can do wonders for your life. Your significant other will be able to sleep easy, and your rest will be more sound and fulfilling.
