Norma Jean: Norma Jean, Costa Mesa, California. I just moved in with my boy friend and I found out he snores, which I didn't know before and it's keeping me up all night long. How can I get this end? I need some sleep.
Dr. Mangala Narasimhan: So, Norma Jean it seems like it's a very serious problem for you and it's really causing strife in your life, so we try, we'll try and help you. The things that you can do, first of all, see if he has a very serious sleep problem, which can affect his long-term health such as sleep apnea. So, look for signs of sleep apnea such as stopping breathing while he is sleeping and day time sleepiness.
Again, if he doesn't have any of those, then I would look to treat the snoring. Losing some weight will definitely help, getting off of his back will definitely help, if he sleeps on his sides that will make the snoring a lot less, and maybe seeing an ear, nose and throat physician who will examine the back of his throat to see if a simple surgery or a mouthguard will help as well. But getting it to end is not going to be as simple as you are hoping it to be, so just be aware of the trials and tribulations ahead for your relationship.
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