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Please Save My Marriage

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Good day doctor.
Please help save
my marriage. I snore while sleeping and my husband is complaining badly. Any prescription to use will be appreciated. Kindly treat as urgent.
Fatima (by SMS)

Snoring has long been associated with marital discord, sometimes used by spouses to leave the marital bed, therefore, your fear is justified.  Before talking of prescriptions, it is important to look at the causes of snoring and find solutions to them.  Overweight, nasal congestion, large tonsils, smoking and menopause are some of the causes of snoring. The first step to take is to change your sleeping position even elevating the head of the bed to reduce nasal congestion. You can also ask your husband to try the use of ear plugs even though it may take several nights getting used to using them. If you are overweight, it is advisable to lose weight while you can take nasal spray for nasal congestion. Smoking and the use of sedatives and alcohols should be stopped.  A comprehensive medical examination is required to rule out other ailments such as hypothyroidism among other problems. 
If all these simple measures fail, you may need to see a Dentist or ENT surgeon for possible surgery to reduce any airway obstruction. In all these, you will always need the support and understanding of your husband.

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