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Hello I have terrible snoring. I live with a roommate and today my snoring was so bad that she left the room. It was so embarrassing. I have tried nasal strips and sleeping on my belly but they don't seem to work. I'm not living in India and I cannot afford to go to the doctor in my country. Pls help.
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Snoring could be due to various reasons like nasal blockage, throat laxity, obesity, alcohol use, etc.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause
Firstly concentrate on lifestyle changes
Weight reduction –weight loss can reduce snoring.
Sleep position – avoid sleeping on the back; side-sleeping helps in reduce snoring
Avoid sedatives
Good sleep hygiene – consistent sleep schedule, adequate sleep hours minimum 6 to 7 hrs of good sleep
Elevate head of bed slightly using wedge pillows
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ENT evaluation is required if there’s any structural obstruction like deviated septum, enlarged tonsils/adenoids, nasal polyps in these cases surgical treatment is mandatory
Detailed evaluation to be done based on complete history hence connect with me on practo
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MULTIPLE REASONS to have snoring.
One of the common reasons at your age is Overweight and definitly hormonal/endocrine and abnormal sleep patterns can create this issue.
Dont worry it can be totally cured.
I can tell you more in details and give you a solution when you take a consultation
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Looks like you have got adenoid hypertrophy..but need to know more details..kindly consult me for the same
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Pls consult
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Please consult afterthat we can discuss further
Like from how many days you’re facing this kind pf problems
Your bmi eg eg
Next Steps
Consult
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Please consult we can discuss there
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Hello 👋,
I understand how distressing this can feel — don’t worry, snoring is common and often treatable.
It usually happens due to nasal blockage, obesity, or relaxation of throat muscles during sleep.
Here’s what you can try at home:
Maintain a healthy weight; even small weight loss helps reduce snoring.
Avoid alcohol and sedatives before bedtime.
Sleep on your side instead of your back (you can place a pillow behind to prevent rolling).
Keep your nasal passages clear — use saline nasal spray before sleeping.
Elevate your head slightly with an extra pillow.
Try to keep your room air moist with a humidifier if the air is dry.
If snoring continues, or if you experience daytime fatigue, choking at night, or pauses in breathing, you may have sleep apnea — in that case, when possible, get an ENT or sleep specialist evaluation.
Fir further more doubts connect at 9555968 one 68
For now, focus on lifestyle correction and nasal hygiene — that alone helps most patients.
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Please provide duration of commencement of snoring. Get your b.p. checked. If obese, reduce weight. If you have nasal congestion, take steam inhalation before sleeping. Try to sleep on your sides only, instead of straight.
When you come to India, get sleep apnea study done.
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management
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Consult superspecialist like ent
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Hello
Here are few associated things that you need to rule out.
1. Obesity
2. Nasal obstruction - due to deviated nasal septum, big adenoids ( tonsil like structure behind your nose ), Rhinosinusitis.
3. Big tongue
Breathing difficulty in sleep - to rule out Obstructive sleep apnea.
Observe if any of these are a problem that is causing you to snore that much.
You can consult.
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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
Your case has been allotted to me.
I understand your concern snoring can be very distressing and embarrassing, especially when it affects others around you. It usually happens due to partial blockage in the airway during sleep, which may occur from nasal congestion, being overweight, or sleeping position issues.
Advices
Try to sleep on your side instead of on your back, as this reduces airway obstruction.
Maintain a healthy weight and avoid late-night heavy meals or alcohol.
Keep your bedroom air slightly humid and use a pillow that keeps your head slightly elevated.
What to Monitor
If you experience pauses in breathing or wake up gasping for air.
Whether you feel excessive daytime sleepiness, dry mouth, or sore throat after waking up.
Management
You may use saline nasal drops before sleeping to keep your nasal passages open.
Avoid self-medicating beyond this, as long-term snoring could indicate a condition called sleep apnea that may require evaluation once you are able to consult.
When to Consult a Doctor Immediately
If snoring is accompanied by choking or breathlessness during sleep.
If you feel very tired even after a full nightâs rest.
If there is morning headache or difficulty concentrating during the day.
Every patientâs situation is unique. For accurate diagnosis and lasting relief, it is important to discuss your medical history and symptoms in detail.
You can reach out to me directly for this case, and also connect with me in future for any medical consultation.
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Take care, wishing you good health.
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Snoring could be due to many causes. Need evaluation to rule out cause. Consult
Next Steps
weight reduction
avoid sedatives, alcohol at around bed time
sleep in lateral position
external dilator nasal strips
These are just primary measures that you may benefit from. But need evaluation to rule out OSA and other causes which may require treatment.
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Try losing weight
Also do breathing exercises
Kindly book consultation so that it can be discussed in detail
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Need more history and symtomatology to properly evaluate your problem
Connect online
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Smoking, lack of oxygen, improper pillows and many more reasons can lead to snoring. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on Whats App at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for free detailed discussion
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Ok first relax it's very common issue
1 check you BMR use google
2 check for DNS (deviated nasal septum)
3 get nose clips buy online for now.
4 consult doctor if you feel breathless..
Next Steps
get routine checkup
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Need few more details about patient kindly connect
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Aparna Narayanaswamy
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Kottayam
Can be due to many causes .. need to find the underlying cause. From something as simple as going on time to bed ..changing diet..reducing weight can make minor changes. Sleep study can be done if still persists. For that u need to const
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Neel Kanwal
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It could be due to many causes like obstructive sleep apnea
Nasal blocks
Obesity around the neck
Due to enlarged uvula
Adenoids
Next Steps
Consult doctor for further evaluation
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Dr. Debajyoti Mondal
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Asansol
It’s OSAS .You must provide me details like your Height Weight,and few more specific history.U may consult.
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Need evaluation consult online
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