October 2016 - Asonor

From Snoring Concern to Sleep Apnea Assessment

Oct 24, 2016Asonor TeamSleep Apnea

A snoring concern can lead to a useful health discussion without assuming that you already have sleep apnea. The aim is to establish what needs attention and which next step is appropriate. Illustration: discussing sleep symptoms and treatment options. Begin with the pattern Describe how often sleep is disturbed, who notices the problem and how…

How Snoring Devices Work: Nose, Jaw and Position

Oct 18, 2016Asonor Team1 CommentSnoring Devices

Understanding where a snoring device acts makes its purpose easier to assess. A device used at the nose does not necessarily address the same problem as one that changes jaw position. Start with the mechanism, then ask whether it is relevant to you. Illustration: discussing sleep symptoms and treatment options. At the nose Nasal strips…

Four Decisions Before Choosing a Snoring Treatment

Oct 5, 2016Asonor TeamSnoring Treatment

Before choosing a snoring treatment, decide what needs attention and what a workable plan would involve. Four decisions can help organise the next step without treating a shopping list as a substitute for assessment. AI-generated illustration: keeping notes about sleep and snoring. 1. Does this need a clinical conversation? Note how snoring affects sleep and…