Snoring

Snoring and Homoeopathy
Snoring is the hoarse or harsh sound that occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in throat, causing the tissues to vibrate as we breathe. Nearly everyone snores now and then, but for some people it can be a chronic problem. Sometimes it may also indicate a serious health condition. In addition, snoring can be a nuisance to our partner.
Symptoms
Snoring is often associated with a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Not all snorers have OSA, but if snoring is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it may be an indication to see a doctor for further evaluation for OSA:
Witnessed breathing pauses during sleep
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Difficulty concentrating
Morning headaches
Sore throat upon awakening
Restless sleep
Gasping or choking at night
High blood pressure
Chest pain at night
Snoring is so loud it's disrupting our partner's sleep
In children, poor attention span, behavioral issues or poor performance in school.
Causes
Snoring can be caused by a number of factors, such as the anatomy of mouth and sinuses, alcohol consumption, allergies, a cold, and over weight.
When we doze off and progress from a light sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax. The tissues in throat can relax enough that they partially block airway and vibrate.
The more narrowed airway, the more forceful the airflow becomes. This increases tissue vibration, which causes snoring to grow louder.
Alcohol consumption.Snoring can also be brought on by consuming too much alcohol before bedtime. Alcohol relaxes throat muscles and decreases natural defenses against airway obstruction.
Nasal problems. Nasal polyps.Chronic nasal congestion or a crooked partition between nostrils (deviated nasal septum) may contribute to snoring.
Sleep deprivation. Not getting enough sleep can lead to further throat relaxation.
Sleep position. Snoring is typically most frequent and loudest when sleeping on the back as gravity's effect on the throat narrows the airway.
Complications
Habitual snoring may be more than just a nuisance. Aside from disrupting a bed partner's sleep, if snoring is associated with OSA, may be at risk for other complications, including:
Daytime sleepiness
Frequent frustration or anger
Difficulty concentrating
A greater risk of high blood pressure, heart conditions and stroke
An increased risk of behavior problems, such as aggression or learning problems, in children with OSA
An increased risk of motor vehicle accidents due to lack of sleep
Homeopathic Remedies for Snoring
Hippozaeninum-
Noisy breathing and snoring especially in elderly person. Cough and instructed respiration,resulting from scar contraction of mucous membrane of nose and larynx.
Opium –
Opium is a top grade homeopathic medicine for snoring in persons having a deep and heavy sleep. In such cases, there is loud snoring with rattling. A sensation of suffocation and momentary stoppage of breath during sleep may also be present.
Lemna Minor – 
Lemna Minor is very suitable homeopathic medicine for snoring in persons with nasal polyps. Along with snoring, other symptoms are a blockage of the nose, a foul smell from the nose, and post nasal dripping. Use of Lemna Minor should also be considered in cases of snoring from swollen nasal turbinates. Lemna Minor is also used in patients whose condition gets worse in damp and rainy weather. Lemna Minor helps in dissolving the polyps as well the complaints arising from them.
China – 
China is an excellent homeopathic medicine for snoring. It works well for snoring in children. A child with this problem has loud, heavy snoring during sleep. Moaning may also be present along with snoring during sleep. In the morning, the child feels weary and confused. The patient is drowsy and sleepy throughout the day.
Some other very important medicines that can be used as homeopathic treatment for snoring are Kali Sulph, Nux Vomica, Dulcamara, and Laurocerasus. Among them, Kali Sulph is helpful when snoring persists even after the removal of the adenoids. Nux Vomica works well in cases of loud snoring with shallow, oppressed breathing during sleep. The main symptoms that point to the use of Dulcamara are nose blockage, open mouth and snoring during sleep. Laurocerasus is used for snoring when there is a suffocated feeling and gasping for breath present. Anxiety and restlessness while going to sleep may also be present.
Collectd By
Dr.Nitin Jain

JABALPUR (MP)