How do you NOT snore on a flight?
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How do you NOT snore on a flight?
As I start thinking of our *loonng* flight across the pond in a few weeks, I am *slightly* concerned about snoring on the plane while trying to sleep. Specifically, my own snoring. My husband says I can wake the dead sometimes...have you experienced a fellow traveler snoring loudly on a flight? What did you do? Any suggestions to prevent myself from snoring? I really don't want to wake anyone up (or myself) on either of the flights back and forth.
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Staying well-hydrated will help a lot. That means drinking plenty of water, but <u>not</u> drinking any alcohol. (Airplane cabins tend to be exceptionally dry, and the dryness makes the snoring a lot worse.)
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Thanks for the tip about staying hydrated, DonTopaz. I usually bring an empty water bottle through security and fill it up at a water fountain when traveling domestic. Plan to do the same thing for this flight. Guess I'll have to rely on my family to nudge me if I start snoring and get too loud ;-). I was thinking maybe I should use a cloth-type hair band put instead of using it for my hair, put it surrounding my face to keep my mouth closed in hopes that helps.
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Nope, no business or first class for us so sitting up it will be. I used to be able to sleep fairly well in planes but not so much in the last few years. In the past, when I have slept well, I've woken myself up snoring so unfortunately for me (and those around me) sleeping while sitting up may not be the preventative it is for others.
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<<i suggest you watch movies or serials that helps me a lot>>
I have to confess that on one transatlantic flight I was laughing so loudly at the movie I was watching that the guy across the aisle asked me what it was! He was really nice (and sincere), not annoyed. I guess he figured if I found it that entertaining he wanted to check it out.
I have to confess that on one transatlantic flight I was laughing so loudly at the movie I was watching that the guy across the aisle asked me what it was! He was really nice (and sincere), not annoyed. I guess he figured if I found it that entertaining he wanted to check it out.
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I have never once slept on a plane, unfortunately I just can't. So this never comes up. I usually have headphones on tuned to a movie or audio channel so don't really pay attention to people around me.
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Cranachin-hasn't thought of a mouth piece as a potential anti-snoring device. Will have to check into that.
The rest of you are making me feel a *little* better should I snore on the flight. My husband will have headphones and the kids similarly have ear buds as will hopefully those around us.
The rest of you are making me feel a *little* better should I snore on the flight. My husband will have headphones and the kids similarly have ear buds as will hopefully those around us.
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if you wake yourself up snoring, you might have sleep apnea. Might consider seeing a sleep disorder clinic.
Regardless, some people have good luck with those breathe-right strips helping with the snoring. I guess they keep the sinuses open, and that can prevent or lessen the snoring.
Regardless, some people have good luck with those breathe-right strips helping with the snoring. I guess they keep the sinuses open, and that can prevent or lessen the snoring.
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Yep, I have been known to snore at a level which would drown out the plane engines. OK, that's an exaggeration - but not by much. Does not matter if I am in cattle class or the front of the plane, sitting/reclining/laying flat. If your snoring is at a similar decibel level you really do need to consider an evaluation for sleep apnea. Schedule it for right after your trip. In the meantime...
I had great success with a device I purchase at www.puresleep.com. It is based on the same principles used in devices for which you (or your insurance company ) would pay hundreds or more dollars through a medical or dental provider. Unless you have one of the contraindications listed in the manual (e.g., diagnosed with central sleep apnea, dental implants in last three months or severe periodontal disease) it is well worth a shot. I also saw a similar product for sale in a local Target - sorry do not recall the brand name but it was in the dental area and sold as a night guard. Looked like does the same thing as the pure sleep device.
I was concerned I would not be able to tolerate having something in my mouth but actually adapted pretty quickly - after just a couple nights.
I had great success with a device I purchase at www.puresleep.com. It is based on the same principles used in devices for which you (or your insurance company ) would pay hundreds or more dollars through a medical or dental provider. Unless you have one of the contraindications listed in the manual (e.g., diagnosed with central sleep apnea, dental implants in last three months or severe periodontal disease) it is well worth a shot. I also saw a similar product for sale in a local Target - sorry do not recall the brand name but it was in the dental area and sold as a night guard. Looked like does the same thing as the pure sleep device.
I was concerned I would not be able to tolerate having something in my mouth but actually adapted pretty quickly - after just a couple nights.