Is this useful to gauge snoring?
199813
There is no reason that it couldn't, keep in mind that any sound meter will "hear" all sounds and combine them to give you the total db range. SO the room might have a db reading of 40 without any snoring, then rise to 55 with the snoring.
199814
Andrea, although i myself have not used this for that purpose, because of its basic design (noise monitoring) I cannot imagine it NOT being able to be used for that purpose. And, as along as we're on that direction of conversation, might i add here that if the purpose is to check on the sleeping habits (with particular focus on snoring) of an individual that you consider having a sleep study performed (yeah, I know... you've probably already guessed it, but seeing a doctor for problems such as sleep apnea CAN be a prudent act on your part).Hope this helps.
199815
I think so, there wasn't an instruction book but we figured it out easily. You power it on with the button on the front and then it simply displays decibels as they occur. However, we were wanting to read the max noise level of a golf ball striking different surfaces so there is a button on the side that allows the device to catch and display either max/min readings. If you hit that button one time it goes to max and holds the loudest reading in order to copy it down. Hit it twice and it displays you are recording "minimum" and it will hold the lowest reading. If I were measuring snoring levels, I would simply turn it on and watch the display. But yes, I think it would serve well for this. I think so, there wasn't an instruction book but we figured it out easily. You power it on with the button on the front and then it simply displays decibels as they occur. However, we were wanting to read the max noise level of a golf ball striking different surfaces so there is a button on the side that allows the device to catch and display either max/min readings. If you hit that button one time it goes to max and holds the loudest reading in order to copy it down. Hit it twice and it displays you are recording "minimum" and it will hold the lowest reading. If I were measuring... » Read More I think so, there wasn't an instruction book but we figured it out easily. You power it on with the button on the front and then it simply displays decibels as they occur. However, we were wanting to read the max noise level of a golf ball striking different surfaces so there is a button on the side that allows the device to catch and display either max/min readings. If you hit that button one time it goes to max and holds the loudest reading in order to copy it down. Hit it twice and it displays you are recording "minimum" and it will hold the lowest reading. If I were measuring snoring levels, I would simply turn it on and watch the display. But yes, I think it would serve well for this. « Show Less
1188519
This should be a good instrument for your measurements. Just remember that ambient noise and the distance between the meter and the target noise are critical factors in making measurements.
1835615
Yes, this is the unit that our doctor recommended. We wanted to see if it was possible for my husband to be suffering from sleep apnea. His oxygen levels werer fine. We monitored his sleep for 7 nights and were able to print out his results for our doctor to review. As a matter of fact, our doctor bought the unit from us when we were done so that he could let other patients check it out from his practice, sort of like a library, to research their sleep issues.
844413
Probably. It is pretty firm. However, it did not prevent the snoring as claimed for my husband. And he landed up sleeping way down in the bed, due to the slope. Hope this helps.
193895
If you are asking about the Marsona sound machine, I think it would definitely make the snoring much less noticeable. It may not drown it out, but it masks the sound so it makes sleeping with a snorer much less irritating. It does have a volume control, so you can actually turn it up quite a bit. That helps too.
72090
I have no way of knowing the exact answer. However, my sleep doctor accepted the results and cancelled a second sleep study. In addition, sleep software that I have for my cpap (bipap) allows me to hook this one up to it and accept it along with other studies recorded by the cpap machine----so they must think it's worthwhile. I believe it will tell you or encourage you that you better or better not take care of your apnea and whether to get the full blown sleep study.
301992
NO. I just tried mine (down my throat) and it gave me THREE different readings. All were close, but not near close enough for medical purposes.
789510
Heavy snoring may indicate sleep apnea syndrome, particularly if she's tired/sleepy during the daytime. Rather than just plugging your ears, she might need your help, too. She should consider talking to her doctor (she might need a sleep study).
1050046
Hi, well my reason for getting the pillow was for my scoliosis n it helped with that. I don't remember reading anything that the pillow will help with snoring n since I am not a snorer I couldn't say for sure. But, thinking of it scientifically, it is said that sleeping on your side reduces snoring, this pillow makes sleeping on your side more comfortable n keeps the neck straight therefore keeping airway open so it has the potential of reducing snoring. Hope this helps.
2221968
I do every night (or day) - my wife snores pretty badly, plus I sometimes work nights and sleep days. These keep all the normal household noises from waking me up or keeping me from sleeping. Best to use with WhiteNoise app to add a soothing random noise to cover up the noise. The isolation is a combination of the covering noise and the insulation of the fit.
1426599
It depends on the problem that is causing the snoring. If the problem is in the back of the throat (which it probably is), then no, it wouldn't help. If the problem is that the nasal passages are constricted, then it might.
1001004
No, I don't think it tracks your sleep, as a matter of fact, pick something else. It is confusing to use and not very user friendly.
193897
The only effect it should have to surrounding people/sleepers is to offer a bit of white noise for their sleep and peace, rather than the ongoing crescendo of the common buzz-saw sound we snorers make. I now use a c-pap, and it works just fine, and I find myself finding less reason to use it, since my wife no longer elbows me in the ribs. My sleep-breathing/snoring has dissipated somewhat, and the use of the noise machine works even better. Go figure.
791119
Perhaps, but I have found it to be more useful for relative readings rather than absolute. I use it to assess my delta sat when I fly my airplane and have found the absolute readings to be suspect at times. If you are doing a sleep study of a single subject, perhaps. But if you are working to produce clinical data for some sort of a regulatory or clinical report, I would not recommend this product. Good luck!
161749
No just varying degrees of white noise. I find it great to drown out a snoring partner. Crank it up and sleep like a baby
2113054
No. This device is pretty basic. It does not alarm for low oxygen saturations either. We just use it for checking my husband's oxygen levels, because he has significant lung disease, and we want to be able to correlate how he is feeling and looking with what his oxygen saturation actually is. It works well for that purpose. Devices that alarm for high pulse rates or low saturation levels start in the 350.00 plus range the last time I priced any.
884102
Yes...my wife snores pretty bad and this is exactly why I bought them. They work well. What I like most about them is that I can still hear the alarm clock or a smoke detector or even a loud voice and such but everything is muffled to the point that it is not disturbing.