Do you suffer from snoring?...
Snoring is a common condition affecting many people. It is been suggested that up to 60% of all adults snore occasionallyi and that 25% of adults are habitual snorers. It is known that the incidence of snoring increases with age.ii
Snoring during sleep usually occurs during inspiration. Snoring is thought to be caused by a narrowing of the nasopharyngeal airway. During periods of relaxed breathing, such as sleep, this narrowing causes vibration of the soft parts of the oropharyngeal passage. There are many causes for this narrowing including; enlarged tonsils or adenoids, obesity, lack of muscle tone, polyps, cysts and many other anatomical conditions.
At Wickham House compounding pharmacy, our pharmacists have compounded a pleasantly flavoured throat spray to reduce snoring. This spray contains dimethyl sulfone, a treatment that has shown effectiveness in 75% of patients.iii Dimethyl sulfone acts by constricting the orophyarnx thereby reducing or eliminating snoring.
If you would like further information about snoring and your treatment options, don’t hesitate to talk to our compounding pharmacists on 1300 667 827, info@whcp.com.au or in person at 157 Wickham Tce Brisbane.
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i McKinnon R. The Snore Wars. Pharmacy News. June 2010.
ii. Lugaresi et al, "Snoring: Pathogenic, Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects", Reported in Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine (Kryger et al, Editors 1989) at pp. 494-500.
iii Jacob, SW. "The Current Status On the Use of a New Pharmacologic Approach (Dimethyl Sulfone) for the Relief of Snoring." Oregon Health Science University.
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