How Can I Get Rid Of Heavy Snoring At Night?

Posted on Thu, 28 Jan 2021

Question: hi doctor, my wife is saying i am snooring heavily while sleeping in the night. could you please help me to get rid of this.

Answered by Dr. Kampana (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Thanks for your query.

I have gone through the details. For snoring you can try the following lifestyle changes:

1. Maintenance of healthy body weight.
2. Change in sleep position.
3. Stay hydrated.
4. Avoid alcohol.
5. Change your pillows to avoid exposure to allergens.
6. Raise up the head of your bed which might help to keep the airways open.
7. Use of external nasal dilator in order to widen the nasal passage and decrease airflow resistance.
8. Stop smoking.

In case it persists I would suggest you meet an ENT specialist for a detailed examination and treatment.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Kampana (15 minutes later)

ok thanks. i have a height of 6.1" feet and my weight is 71 kg. do i need to reduce further? i don't drink alcohol or smoke.

Answered by Dr. Kampana (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Your BMI is in a normal range. You need not reduce your weight any further. Good to know that you do not drink or smoke.

Continue as mentioned above and tare care.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana