HappyGrace Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm trying to get dh to try to get a CPAP machine-I am losing so much sleep with his snoring it is a quality of life issue, and he had a previous heart attack, so I know apnea is dangerous for people with that so they'd prbly give it to him if he does has apnea. I know he snores, but I'm guessing they only give a CPAP for apnea (and be covered by insurance) and I have no idea if he has that. So how likely is apnea if they are snoring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Does he stop breathing in his sleep? If he's keeping you awake, then watch and listen to him and see if he stops breathing. A CPAP is really a wonderful thing. I used to sleep very poorly and wake up numerous times in the night. Breathing into the mask puts me into another world, kind of like the feeling you get when you start breathing into the anesthesia mask at the dentist's office. I can sleep straight through the night now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracesteacher Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Does he wake up gasping? Does he get quiet then. A loud snore? If yes most likely it is not benign snorring. My husband has that. If he has heart issues most likely he has apnea. If the tired snoring and heart issues won't get him to the dr let him now that he is risking his ability to be able to um do tea as his stuff won't work. Carol who watches people sleep for a living Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thank you-I am letting him know these responses-especially the tea one should be an eye-opener! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jld Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 This man stopped snoring on a potato diet: http://www.columbiabasinherald.com/news/article_2008e7b4-fe74-11df-a9da-001cc4c002e0.html This talks about a possible connection between dairy and snoring: http://ezinearticles.com/?Snoring-Food---Is-Your-Diet-Feeding-Your-Snoring?&id=178760 I'm sure it's frustrating. Good luck as you seek a solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) My dh has sleep apnea. He snored every night and I had to use earplugs or I couldn't sleep. He asked me if it sounded like he was stopping breathing at night, and I couldn't really tell. It wasn't very obvious...just sort of a subtle change in breathing. But when he was tested he DEFINITELY had sleep apnea. So, I am leery of spouses trying to dx sleep apnea. Encourage your dh to be tested. It's not a big deal. If insurance covers it, it's really not a big deal! He just goes to a sleep center and....sleeps. I have no idea why my dh made such a big fuss and wouldn't go for so long (years!). And his cpap is quiet and only covers his nose, so it's not a big deal to wear. Edited February 10, 2011 by Garga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 It can also be allergies. Losing weight can stop snoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 He is thin and doesn't eat hardly any dairy. He had the special teeth mold made at the dentist and it works, but keeps breaking. He said he will try a couple more things to fix them and if it doesn't work, he will make an appointment for the sleep study! Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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