Have you been having erratic sleep patterns or snoring away every night? It can get very tiring and tedious when you are unable to sleep properly due to sleep disorders. Whether it is difficult to sleep properly or you want to stop snoring, it is important that you get to the root cause of the issue.

At Asonor, we understand that snoring can get to be an issue when you snore every night. Though snoring might seem innocuous in the beginning, but the fact is that it is a harbinger of chronic ailments. Thus, it is important to understand the causes that are stemming from the snoring.

Individuals who are chronic, frequent snorers may or may not be suffering with a sleep-related breathing disorder known as sleep apnea.  So, in order to determine whether or not this is the case, certain studies or tests may be conducted at your doctor’s or health provider’s request.  Prior to a positive or negative diagnosis, your doctor will review your medical history as well as the signs and symptoms of your condition.  They will also perform a physical exam during your appointment.

Furthermore, your doctor may also talk to your partner or spouse regarding how and when you snore.  This will enable them to assess the severity your problem.  They may also ask you or your partner if you’ve done anything to help prevent snoring and if there were any adverse or positive effects afterwards.  For example, did you use a nasal spray such as Asonor Ant-snoring Spray and Solution to relieve any congestion that may be the cause of your snoring?

Our product is made at an FDA, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) approved facility. The product is crafted from ingredients which come under the FDA GRAS list Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). Thus, it suits most ages, body type and snoring levels.

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Your doctor may diagnose your condition based on an evaluation of your sleep history and symptoms.  Discussing your snoring issues with your partner or spouse may also be helpful.  If you’re diagnosed with a physical condition or sleeping disorder, you’ll likely be referred to a sleep disorder specialist for further evaluation and diagnosis.  In many cases, this evaluation may involve an overnight sleep study for snoring wherein the specialist will monitor your breathing and other bodily functions as you sleep.

These studies and tests are typically conducted at a sleep center.  However, home sleep testing may also be an option to consider.  Tests that are conducted to detect and diagnose sleep apnea usually include:

  • Home sleep tests – your doctor may initially recommend and provide a simplified test that can be conducted at your home.  These specific tests measure:
  • airflow
  • blood oxygen level
  • breathing patterns
  • heart rate

However, they are more likely to recommend a sleep study for snoring procedure known as a polysomnography at a sleep testing facility.

  • Nocturnal polysomnography – during this test, you’ll be hooked up to equipment that monitors your brain, heart, and lung activity levels as well as your airflow, arm and leg movements, blood oxygen levels, and breathing patterns while you sleep.

If the results of these tests are atypical (irregular or unusual), a sleep study specialist may prescribe a therapy without conducting any additional tests.

Polysomnography – an Overview

A polysomnography is a test that diagnoses sleep disorders.  It does this by recording your blood oxygen level, brain waves, breathing, and heart rate.  It also measures any eye and/or leg movements that occur during sleep.  These tests are typically performed at a hospital in a sleep disorder unit or a sleep testing facility.  Although the testing is usually performed during the night, exceptions are made for testing individuals who work “graveyard” or overnight shifts.

Additionally, sleep studies can be used to formulate treatment plans any make future adjustments to your treatment if you were diagnosed with a sleeping disorder.  In some instances, you may be able to perform a sleep study in your home.  Home sleep apnea tests are used to diagnose OSA or obstructive sleep apnea.  Keep in mind that if you’re doing a home sleep apnea test that there are several different testing devises with different sensors that can be used.

Why a Sleep Study for Snoring?

A polysomnography is used to monitor sleep cycles and stages as well as identifying if and why your sleeping patterns are getting disrupted.  The process of falling asleep usually begins with the NREM (non-rapid eye movement) stage.  During this stage, your brain waves begin slowing down.  This is portion of the polysomnography is recorded using a test called an EEG or electroencephalogram.  After 1 or 2 hours of NREM sleep, brain activity begins to increase again.

This sleep study for snoring stage is referred to as REM (rapid eye movement) sleep wherein your eyes move back and forth.  This is the stage where dreaming typically occurs.  Most individuals progress through multiple sleep cycles during the night.  While the cycle between NREM and REM sleep takes about 90 minutes, sleep disorders can interfere with this process.  Your doctor may recommend a sleep study if they suspect you have:

  • Narcolepsy or excessive daytime drowsiness
  • Periodic limb movement disorder
  • REM sleep behavior disorder
  • Sleep apnea or a sleep-related breathing disorder
  • Unexplained long-term insomnia
  • Unusual behaviors during sleep

Polysomnography testing is non-invasive and painless.  Skin irritation from the adhesive that attaches the sensors to the skin is the most common risk or side effect experienced by individuals who undergo testing. Other than that, it is common to undergo these tests to ensure that the root cause of your snoring is diagnosed.

If you need temporary relief from snoring, Asonor Ant-snoring Spray and Solution has been clinically proven to alleviate or prevent snoring in 75% of the cases studied.  For additional information, e-mail your questions to [email protected] or visit our website at your earliest convenience. Call us today and let our business representatives assist you with your requirement.

About Asonor Team

Asonor is the market leader in Denmark within its category. Asonor effect on snoring is clinically proven and was registered in 2005 by the health authorities in the EU. Today Asonor is registered by the health authorities in more than 70 countries. At Asonor, we aim to help you sleep comfortably, breathe easier and live healthier. We are the world leading brand in anti-snoring medicine, distributing worldwide through an expanding and highly successful network of distributors.

 
 

 

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