Why has my husband stopped snoring?

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Over the last 6 months or so my husband has moved to snoring every night. Loud and not just when he is flat on his back. I realised more recently that it might be sleep apnea as he had lots of grunts, gasps etc. He was planning a trip to the gp. He was also excessively tired as if he wasnt sleeping well

We have come away for a weeks skiing and he seems to have completely stopped. At start of the week he slept on the floor in the bathroom so everyone else can get sleep. Now he is in the communal bedroom. It is years since I had a full night without rolling him over all least once but the last few days he has been all fine!!

Anyone explain this?

Different matress and pillows can make a huge difference.

Different humidity levels? Or maybe he's developed an allergy to something in your home?

The communal bedroom?

Allergies. Different duvet. My DH is allergic to our cat and so rarely snores when we are away. Also if we go to places with lower humidity he’s much better.

Mine didn’t snore last time we were all in a room together. I took that to mean he can control it - he just can’t be arsed to do it for ‘just’ me.

This, different room, cleaning/vacuuming routine, altitude, allergic to something at home?

I took this to mean the room they are sharing as a family as they are away skiing? Could be wrong though.

He slept on the floor of the bathroom?! WTF! I know snoring is unbearable, DH is a snorer, but that just seems cruel.

Just found this online:

Key Reasons Snoring May Stop on a Skiing Trip:

• Reduced Allergens: Cold, alpine air typically has fewer allergens like pollen, clearing up nasal passages.
• Reduced Nasal Congestion: Cooler air and lower humidity can reduce inflammation in the nasal passages.
• Better Sleep Quality: Cooler bedroom temperatures often lead to deeper, more restful sleep.
• Physical Activity: Increased daily physical exertion (skiing) can improve overall respiratory health.
• Elevated Sleeping Position: Sometimes, hotel or chalet pillows allow for a more elevated sleeping position, reducing airway

Although it may be bollox as an AI summary 🤔😆

He slept on the bathroom floor?! Poor bloke!

snoring isn’t controllable like this, he’s probably allergic to something in your home.

Opened this in the hope of recreating whatever conditions you described!

I love that your husband was considerate enough to agree to go to the GP and sleep on the bathroom floor.

A friend found her partner stopped snoring during lockdown and wondered if it was something to do with air pollution while commuting. My partner's snoring improved for a while at the same time, even though he put on more weight, so perhaps there was something in that.

We're away at the moment and sadly the only difference is that this particular bed shakes with the vibrations - and he's waking the kids up as well as just me.

I honestly don’t think he’s properly asleep - as I tut and he stops for a few minutes. To restart again.

Sure fire sign of an affair LTB!!

No I’m joking, could be an allergy or something environmental?

Sorry!! That communal bedroom comment caused a pique of excitement didnt it!! I meant with the kids in. We took some camp beds as everyone is forever playing musical beds (nd kids) so he took one of those into the bathroom. (The loo was separate too)

Does he drink more heavily at home. My DH snores when he’s had a drink.

Seriously? How on Earth can anyone control something when they are asleep?

I'm genuinely baffled by how you think this is possible?

I do this and I'm definitely asleep - it's just DH's huffing disturbs me enough to stop.

Snoring can’t be controlled like that. I can control my snoring by not allowing myself to fall into a proper sleep. It’s doable for one or two nights (as long as I don’t have to drive after the second night) but it’s not doable long term as the sleep deprivation is brutal.

far more likely whatever makes him snore at home simply wasn’t present

My DH has all but stopped snoring over the past 6 months.
He's given up drinking every night, has lost weight, and is going to the gym almost daily. Not sure which of these is most beneficial; probably a combination.

It could be the extra exercise that's helped your DHs condition, OP, or the cleaner/clearer air.

Im really interested in this. Wondering if it is some kind of allergy or pollution. Will need to t ry to figure it out.

He is the allergic type but now takes a medication that seems to stop allergies. Maybe it doesn't any more. Montekulast perhaps.

Fewer allergens and pollution, most likely. Do you live in an urban area? Or a rural area where lots of chemicals are sprayed on to the land?

Maybe he didnt get to asleep on the bathroom floor 😂😂

Do you have feather pillows or duvet ?