snoring

does anyone else have a problem with snoring? I never used to snore but now it's bad.is this related to my emphysema and copd ? it causes me to not want to sleep cause I disturb my husband its so loud can anyone help

[O2Trees]

I think you need to get checked out for obstructive sleep apnoea nanaof. One of the main symptoms is snoring. I don't know if more people with copd have it than those without. Often people snore more when they sleep on their backs; you could try staying on your side to see if that made any difference. There are a few members here who have it and they will be better able to advise you than me

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I sleep on my side but unfortunately still happens

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will see doc to see if I can be referred to getting checked for sleep apnoea thanks everyone for your help xx

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Well my husband is the same now! Especially when he is on his back. Does it help if you sleep on your side? TAD xx

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no I sleep on my side but will try anything x

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Hi nanaof5, my hubby and daughter both snore loudly and neither have lung problems, my daughter went to the docs and was given a nasal spray which did help, but best get it checked properly for urself.

Xx sonia xx

[bogo3995]

My husband WAS a snorer PLUS was having restless leg syndrome. After doing a "sleep test", he was diagnosed with sleep apnea. He has been on a CPAP during the night for a couple of months now. After just a few days..........no more snoring and no RLS. We are BOTH sleeping better! Just a little humor.........I have COPD and am on oxygen during the night. My husband said "what if we get our hoses mixed up".