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Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
My husband snores very loudly and sometimes there are apnea episodes following sudden gain of breath.
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Indore
Plz visit ent my frd to look fo ur causes of snoring like
Deviated septum / tonsil , nasal mass etc
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Need to evaluate properly to know the cause.
There are so many causes like
obesity
Bad habits
Nasal blockage
macroglossia
enlarged tonsil
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Dr. Varunkumar J
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Puducherry
Good afternoon
Kindly take consultation for further guidance asap
Needs complete evaluation
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Dr. Monica Agrawal
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Jaipur
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea needs complete evaluation
U need to visit in person for that.
U may require a sleep study
Next Steps
u can try weight reduction
sleep in lateral decubitus or prone position
keep a pillow below your head and shoulders
Health Tips
u can use over the counter anti snoring device
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
Snoring can be caused due to :-
Obesity
Mouth anatomy. Having a low, thick soft palate can narrow your airway.
Alcohol consumption. Snoring can also be brought on by consuming too much alcohol before bedtime.
Nasal problems like sinusitis, DNS, Nasal polyps.
Sleep deprivation.
Sleep position.
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