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Re: Aid for Snoring
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 10 Jul 2000 19:20:27 -0500 (CDT)
I don't think there is any solution to this one except acceptance.
Decongestants won't help, since the nasal tissue has in increased
because of hormones. in addition, increased body fat from pregnancy can
be a contributor to snoring. At least your husband now knows what it's
like. Hopefully he'll be more understanding when your snoring stops.
At Mon, 10 Jul 2000, Kristine wrote:
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>I am 32 weeks pg and am having a terrible time with my snoring. How
>embarrassing my husband has to wake ME up to stop so HE can sleep! I did
>the same thing with my first pregnancy, and I assume it is due to the
>swollen nasal passages as I have read about that you get with the
>increased blood level in the body during pregnancy. I bought some of
>those nasal strips and I think they work a little. I don't want to take
>Sudafed/Robitussin/Dimetapp, (i.e., a drug) to help if I don't have to,
>but if that's what I have to do to sleep better (I think the snoring
>doesn't allow me to sleep as well as I usually do)I will. What is the
>best suggestion to help reduce this nasal swelling? THANKS
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.>
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