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Did you try forcing yourself to sleep on your side? I found if I roll onto my back while I sleep I frequently would either snore or stop breathing to the point
by watchdogtimer 4y ago
Did you try forcing yourself to sleep on your side? I found if I roll onto my back while I sleep I frequently would either snore or stop breathing to the point where it would cause me to wake up.
To keep from sleeping on my back, I now put a foam roller under the back of my shirt before I go to bed. It's eliminated my snoring and help me sleep much better. Other people pin a tennis ball to the back of their shirt for the same reason.
I bring this up because I think many people are prescribed a CPAP machine to solve their sleep problems when positional therapy would be a more effective, less expensive solution.[1]
[1] https://khn.org/news/article/severe-sleep-apnea-diagnosis-panics-reporter-until-he-finds-a-simple-no-cost-solution/ https://khn.org/news/article/severe-sleep-apnea-diagnosis-pa...
- chris_wot 4y agoIn my case, I have tried this and it didn’t work. Unfortunately I have what is known as a “floppy epiglottis”, which is what is preventing me from breathing. With the CPAP machine I am definitely getting a better night’s sleep.