loud snoring

I had my pacemaker for 2 years. For the last 5 or 6 months I find my self snoring very loud. My spouse says I snore so loud I disturb his sleeping. I hate that I use to not snore at all. What can Ido someone please give me some advice.

3 Comments

Sleep study?

by MaryJaneSparks - 2014-12-30 06:12:41

Have you been evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea?

snoring

by Tracey_E - 2014-12-30 09:12:53

Definitely get a sleep study to rule out apnea. There is no established link but a high number of heart patients have apnea. Weight gain, allergies and other sinus issues, and other things can cause snoring. It could be as simple as your pillow. The other causes are merely annoying, but apnea is dangerous if left untreated. There are a lot of options for snoring- over the counter, prescription, surgical- but the first thing is to find out why.

Sleep apnea

by Theknotguy - 2014-12-30 10:12:05

Per comments above, sleep study is in order. The new CPAP's are a lot easier to use and work a lot better. Side benefits are that you will sleep better, feel more rested, feel more alert, and in general feel better.

Please get a sleep study soon.

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