How do you deal with a snorer short of renting another room when you are travelling?

I have that problem. I carry earplugs, but seldom use them, but I do use a sound machine ALL the time. Not only does the white noise drown out the snorer, it also blocks hotels noises such as music and loud voices. There are several brands on the market, but my favorite is made by Marsona and can be found in many mail order catalogs.

Please convince me that works, Cheri. To appease my travel companion, I've slept in bathtubs, walk-in closets, and even rented a second room. I slept in a bathtub in a Ritz!

Does anyone know of a medical remedy?

Here's a thought ~ DH (Sparky was developing quite the snoring problem recently. I bought him a fuller pillow and voila, it's better! No kidding, the difference is truly amazing.

BTW, when traveling, many times we both have to 'plump-up' our hotel pillows by sliding a bath towel into the pillow-case. It doesn't matter if we're in a
4-star resort of a moderate chain, most pillows are awful! And at this point, we refuse to travel with our own.

Anonymous Snore Man:
Depending on how loud/bad your snoring is, I would recommend having your doctor recommend a sleep specialist. Snoring is sometimes caused by congested sinuses, and most over-the-counter remedies work for that, but if you have a medical problem a sleep specialist will be able to diagnose it. I discovered I have sleep apnea (stop breathing in my sleep), just about a year ago. I now have to sleep with a Bi-Pap machine - not very attractive, I admit - but I sleep better and I don't disturb anyone anymore!

Just a suggestion...

Snorer: use nose-wings, decongestant, fuller pillow; stich tennis ball into back of PJs (so you can't sleep on your back; lose weight; see a sleep-apnea doc.

Snoree: use ear plugs, noise machine; set Walkman radio between stations to get "white noise" and use earphones; stay at Guest Quarter-type suites with extra bed in the other room; get physically exhausted; and, when all else fails, self-medicate to stay asleep.

Hubby just had radiography surgery 3 weeks ago for snoring. Laser was used to shrink his palate which was too loose and caused the snoring. It's a miracle because he doesn't snore anymore and I can now sleep without earplugs!!

He had sleep lab testing and had minor sleep apnea but not enough that he would need a c-pap machine. But this surgery worked and was done in the ENT's office and took 1/2 hour!!

It's wonderful!! Only insurance doesn't pay for it. Was expensive but worth saving our marriage. Was sleeping on the couch for the last 6 months!!

I agree that the snorer should get tested for sleep apnea. My husband has it, and used to snore terribly, but since he started using a c-pap machine a few years ago we both sleep soundly now, and there's no more snoring. The machine is less cumbersome and intrusive than you might think, and is easy to travel with (it fits into a case about the size of a camera bag). The important thing, however, is that sleep apnea is not merely annoying, it's a dangerous condition. The sufferer is deprived of sufficient oxygen for several hours each night, which can lead to all sorts of complications, the most dangerous one being a severe heart problem that, if not addressed, could eventually be fatal. Your companion may not be suffering from this, but it's definitely worth ruling out.

Anonymous Snore Man...the sound machine works for me and if you are able to place it between yourself and the noise it works even better.