Groaning is Sleep is also called catathrenia which causes an individual to groan vocally while sleeping. This is a long-lasting sleep disorder occurring on a nightly basis. The groan while sleeping is generally very loud with the breathing of the affected individual becoming unusually slow.

People who groan while sleeping take in deep and slow breathe and make long exhales including the moaning sound. Groaning in sleep episode can last for some moments to as long as forty seconds ending with a grunt or a sigh.

The expressions of the face while groaning do not reflect anguish and they are completely calm. There are no Specific Treatment Options for groaning in sleep. Bed partners need to make the use of ear plugs or sleep in some other room.

Treatments For Groaning In Sleep

Some of the Treatment options for groaning in sleep, which helps in controlling the situation, are as follows:

CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy

CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy can be of good help in treating the condition of groaning in sleep. Both CPAP and PAP therapies help in limiting the ferocity and the frequency of groaning in individuals.

Surgery

Surgical treatment for groaning is yet another effective measure that can be used as a treatment option if the other treatment procedures do not work effectively. A surgery that helps in alleviating the main issue that causes groaning can help the patient in enjoying a good sleep at night.

Treatment For Making Less Noise

Since there are no specific treatment options for groaning, there are some effective methods that can be used for making the groaning noise less noticeable to the bed partner and this involves the use of sound machine, wearing earplugs, making use of white noise from a humidifier or fan and sleeping separately.

Other Remedies

Other possible and effective remedies for groaning include sleeping in upright position, and performing aerobic exercises that involve steady breathing on a regular basis . these exercises are walking and running. Meditation or yoga completely focused on regular and steady breathing might lessen catathrenia.

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