Other Effective Snore Tests

Other Effective Snore Tests

I hope you have found the Snore-Gonomics “Snore Test” to be helpful. Please continue to review and apply the following tests. These tests should help you better identify your snoring problem. While there are many suggested remedies on the market today, in many cases they are specifically intended to be effective for those with specific symptoms. For this reason, these tests should be helpful in determining the type of remedy to seek.

Understandably, a certain remedy may work more effectively for one than another. The result of your study of Snore-Gonomics© will undoubtedly better prepare you to choose the products best suited for yourself. Over the counter, mail order, and e-mail order products linked to this site all have the same intention, to help you stop snoring, and bring better quality to your life, and the lives of those around you.

Nose Test

Looking in a mirror, press the side of one nostril to close it. With your mouth closed, breathe in through your other nostril. If the nostril tends to collapse, try propping it open with a clean q-tip. If breathing is easier with the nostril propped open, nasal dilators may solve your snoring problem.

Now, with your mouth closed, try breathing in through your nose. If you cannot breathe well through your nose you may be suffering from nasal congestion caused by allergy. You may wish to consider the following causes: Feather pillows and bedding, pet hair, house dust mite, allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies, perfumes and body sprays, household cleansers such as bleach.

Mouth Breathing Test

Open your mouth and make a snoring noise. Now close your mouth and try to make the same noise. If you can only snore with your mouth open then you are a ‘mouth breather’.

Tongue Test

Stick your tongue out as far as it will go and grip it between your teeth. Now try to make a snoring noise. If the snoring noise is reduced with your tongue in this forward position then you are probably what is known as a ‘tongue base snorer’. The most appropriate control for this type of snoring is a Mandibular Advancement Device.

Palatal Flutter

If none of these tests has helped it is possible that your soft palate is vibrating. ‘Palatal flutter’ is the vibration of the soft palate and uvula. This is often the cause in patients who are of normal weight.

Multifactoral Snoring

You may find that you fit into more than one of these snoring categories. In which case your snoring is probably originating from several areas. For example, you may suffer from both palatal flutter and tongue base snoring.

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Identify The Cause Of Your Snoring

Do these simple tests, find what kind of snorer you are, and discover appropriate approved treatments. These ‘tests’ have been specially designed to help you find the cause of your snoring. By performing each test, and by a process of elimination you will identify the cause or causes in your individual case so you can work on the areas of concern.

What’s Your “Snore Score”?

To determine if your snoring is a health concern for you, answer each of the following questions. Add the number of points that apply to you or someone you are doing this test in behalf of. Your score evaluation will appear below.

• People tell me that I snore. — 2 Points

• My bed partner is disturbed often by my snoring. — 3 Points

• My snoring disturbs others in the next room. — 3 Points

• My snoring has become progressively worse. — 4 Points

• I snore only when I sleep on my back. — 2 Points

• I snore while sleeping in all positions. — 2 Points

• I have been told that I stop breathing between snores. — 5 Points

• My snoring causes me to awaken suddenly. — 5 Points

• I am always sleepy during the day. — 2 Points

• I feel sleepy when I work or drive. — 2 Points

• I snore at night and have high blood pressure. — 5 Points

Evaluating Your “Snore Score”

0-2 Points

Your snoring may be associated with a variety of causes, including, but not limited, to allergies, general physical characteristics, and lifestyle. There are various non-invasive, self-applied remedies and appliances. Snoring of any type should always be taken seriously, and monitored.

2-5 Points

Your snoring probably interferes with your personal life. You may be a positional snorer who snores only in certain places. You have potential risks for sleep apnea or other medical conditions and sleep related maladies. You may consider bringing this important matter to a properly trained health professional. There are also various non-invasive, self-applied remedies and appliances.

6-10 Points

Your snoring may be symptomatic of a variety of causes. Your risk of having apnea or other medical condition may be accentuated. Consultation with a trained health professional should be highly considered when using self applied remedies and/or appliance. Consultation with a trained health professional should also be highly considered.

10 or More Points

There is a Good Chance that you have Sleep Apnea! Your immediate attention to this serious possibility should be considered a top priority.

Please review your snore-score with your symptoms for medical advice about diagnosis and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea.

The information contained herein is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended and should not be construed as the delivery of medical care; and is not a substitute for personal hands on medical attention, diagnosis, or treatment. Persons requiring diagnosis, treatment, or with specific questions are urged to contact your family health care provider for appropriate care.