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Tongue placement/size
I was told by my doctor that my tongue size and placement when i sleep might be causing my snoring and nasal pain, but when I've tried all their methods to correct my tongue placement, I either get an extreme lisp or feel like I'm choking. I have had orthodontic procedures done to widen my uper palette as it used to be narrower than my lower jaw, so I never suspected my lower jaw to be too small. I have a tongue thrust, and my tongue always seems to be blocking my throat. Could my tongue be too big or am I completely missing the mark?
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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on
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Have you had a sleep study done and do you have sleep apnea?
Is your tongue scalloped looking? I have read that a too large tongue can cause sleep apnea.
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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sleepycarol is on the mark here, you need a sleep study. Tongues can be too big, but that is usually only part of the problem. I see from your profile you have CPAP. Are you using it regularly and is it helpful?
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