subject: Sleep Disorder Correction Methods [print this page] Sleep disorders are problems that prevent a person from getting a proper sleep. Occasionally almost all of us go throw some common problems while sleeping like snoring but if these problems occur on a regular basis, then these can be called serious sleep disorders. If not treated, these problems can take the form of serious mental and emotional issues affecting the functioning of brain as well as other body parts. Some of the common sleep issues are insomnia, bruxism, delayed sleep phase syndrome, narcolepsy, rapid eye movement disorder, snoring, etc.
Snoring is a very common sleep disorder faced by many people which causes discomfort to the person as well as others sleeping nearby. Generally people think that it is natural and take it casually. They dont feel the need of finding the reason behind it and getting it corrected. A common reason behind snoring is the presence of a blockage in the air passage in the nose. This blockage is needed to be removed to get of it. A night splint is a device that is used to solve many sleep disorders especially snoring. Devices such as mandibular advancement splints and nose clips help increase the breadth of the space for air passage and thus reducing snoring. These are made in the form of strips and adhesive tapes to be placed on the nose which opens up the nostrils to provide an open space for the passage of breath.
Other ways to correct this disorder according to the reason of its occurrence are:
Weight reduction: Accumulation of fat around the neck area can be a reason for snoring. Reducing this fat is the easiest and the only way to stop snoring.
Caffeine, smoking or alcohol: Snoring that is caused due to consuming large amounts of caffeine, alcohol or smoking can be lessened by reducing or stopping the consumption of these products.
Correction of the sleeping posture: Sometimes when we sleep looking upwards, our tongue slips back into the throat. This causes snoring. This can be easily corrected by sleeping on either side. Special kinds of pillows are also available in the market that help a person maintain a correct sleeping position.
Using medical devices: If the reason for your snoring is the misalignment of your teeth, you may require some teeth alignment devices to correct it. You can consult a dentist to get a custom- made alignment device for you. Mandibular advancement splint devices and nose strips are also very affective in correcting snoring disorders caused due to lack of enough space for the passage of air for breathing.
Using nasal and throat spray: Swelling of the nasal tissue during sleep is a natural process. This can also be a reason for snoring. Nasal sprays can reduce this swelling of the nasal tissue to provide efficient space for air passing while throat sprays soften the throat tissue to provide a noise free sleep.
Medical treatment: The last option is taking a surgery to correct the problem that is causing snoring. Conditions like larger throat and nasal tissues can only be corrected by undergoing a medical procedure to remove them.
