Snoring Treatment From a Trusted Local Sleep Clinic

Do you regularly snore? Is it affecting your life or making it hard for you or your partner to sleep? If so, you can turn to the skilled sleep doctors at West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center. We have offices in Oxnard and Camarillo—making us a convenient choice for patients across Ventura County, California—and we also offer remote snoring treatment through our telemedicine service.

What Causes Snoring?

When someone falls asleep, the muscles within their throat start to relax. As they inhale, the incoming air may cause the relaxed tissues to vibrate, causing a snoring noise. So, why do some people snore more than others? There are numerous potential causes of snoring, including:

What Causes Restless Leg Syndrome?

Researchers are still working to determine the exact cause of restless leg syndrome, although studies suggest it may be related to an imbalance of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps control movement. In some cases, restless leg syndrome can be inherited, and it may also be associated with conditions such as:

Obstructive sleep apnea
A deviated septum
The anatomy of the mouth (for example, having an elongated uvula or a low and thick soft palate)
Having allergies or a cold
Being overly tired
Lying face upwards while sleeping
Consuming alcoholic beverages close to bedtime
Being overweight

How to Stop Snoring

If you are wondering how to stop snoring naturally, you are in luck—there are various lifestyle changes you can make to help avoid this problem. You may want to try:

Maintaining a regular sleep schedule to avoid fatigue
Sleeping on your side
Raising the head of your bed
Wearing nasal strips while sleeping
Losing excess weight
Not drinking alcohol before going to sleep
Quitting smoking
Treating any nasal congestion that you may be experiencing

If these do not provide you with sufficient relief—or if you are concerned that you might have sleep apnea—you should consult with an experienced medical provider like the ones at West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center. Depending on your specific condition, they may recommend one or more of the following snoring treatments:

Wearing an oral appliance
Using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine
Undergoing snoring surgery

Discuss Your Snoring With a Sleep Specialist

If you would like to know more about snoring causes and how to reduce snoring, contact West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center today. We will be glad to arrange a consultation with one of the sleep doctors at our Ventura County, CA, offices to discuss whether you need snoring treatment.

Pulmonology & Sleep Disorder Specialists You Can Rely On

When you need top-notch pulmonology care or treatment for a sleep disorder, we’re the specialist you can trust. We provide state-of-the-art diagnostics, comprehensive treatment, and patient-centric service.

Meet Our Team

The experienced team of medical providers at West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center is here to provide you with top-notch care that goes above and beyond to meet your needs. All of our providers are board-certified in internal medicine and many also hold additional board certifications in pulmonary disease, sleep medicine, and critical care medicine. Our bilingual staff can speak English and Spanish for our patients’ convenience.