Comments on: Popular Snoring Aide NOT for Sleep Apnea Treatment http://sleepwellandlive.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/popular-snoring-aide-not-for-sleep-apnea-treatment/ Talking About Sleep Disorders and Better Sleep Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:51:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Larry Barsh, DMD http://sleepwellandlive.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/popular-snoring-aide-not-for-sleep-apnea-treatment/#comment-100 Larry Barsh, DMD Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:50:50 +0000 http://sleepwellandlive.wordpress.com/?p=44#comment-100 While the advertising statements are to be applauded, but the buyer should be aware that interruptions in the sound of snoring during sleep can be indicative of obstructive sleep apnea. Products that eliminate snoring should be used with care to ensure that one does not obscure a warning sign of sleep apnea. Snorers should be aware of the other warning signs of sleep apnea including excessive daytime sleepiness, gasping or choking while sleeping, feeling unrefreshed in the morning, heartburn or sour taste in the mouth in the morning, sexual dysfunction and sweating and chest pain at night. Male snorers with a neck size of 17 inches or greater and women with a neck size of 16 inches or greater, especially those with high blood pressure, should be aware of their increased risk. More information is available at www.snoringisntsexy.com and www.quietsleep.com. Dr. Barsh While the advertising statements are to be applauded, but the buyer should be aware that interruptions in the sound of snoring during sleep can be indicative of obstructive sleep apnea. Products that eliminate snoring should be used with care to ensure that one does not obscure a warning sign of sleep apnea.

Snorers should be aware of the other warning signs of sleep apnea including excessive daytime sleepiness, gasping or choking while sleeping, feeling unrefreshed in the morning, heartburn or sour taste in the mouth in the morning, sexual dysfunction and sweating and chest pain at night. Male snorers with a neck size of 17 inches or greater and women with a neck size of 16 inches or greater, especially those with high blood pressure, should be aware of their increased risk.

More information is available at http://www.snoringisntsexy.com and http://www.quietsleep.com.

Dr. Barsh

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