If you sleep
with a world class snoring champion—you may want to tune
into 88.7 FM, Radio U for the Ohio Sleep Medicine Institutes
Snore-Off ’98.
Radio U and Ohio
Sleep Medicine Institute are listening for snorers—the loudest,
most obnoxious snorers around. From now until December 15 Radio U
will be collecting audio and video tapes of the nocturnal noise to
be judged in the Snore-Off ’98. The winner, as selected by a
panel of sleep experts and Radio U staff will receive an initial
consultation at Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute, where board
certified sleep specialist Dr. Helmut Schmidt will conduct an
in-depth sleep history and physical exam, you’ll also receive a
night’s stay in an upscale hotel and a few other
"goodnight" goodies, such as pajamas and other tasty
treats.
The contest is the
brainchild of Radio U’s DC Bash, who after a sleep-deprived 2
week stay at a very loud snoring friends house, decided to see if
his listeners go through sleepless nights because of snoring. DC
tapped his friend, aired the snoring and received all kinds of
calls from listeners with similar tales of sleepless nights—that’s
when he called the Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute to see what could
be done about this kind of problem.
Although snoring is
often one of the most mocked and joked about human noises, it isn’t
as funny as people seem to think. The loudness of snoring can
reach as high as 90 decibels (any noise that is 85 decibels is
considered hazardous to your ears). Snoring can in some cases be
the sign of a serious sleep related breathing problem or even
sleep apnea. If you add snorting, gasping, choking, or stoppages
of breathing-then the snoring problem definitely deserves medical
attention. At Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute, couples come in
complaining that a snoring problem is wrecking their sleep and
their relationship. Most sleep disorders, including sleep apnea
are very responsive to treatment. Not only will the treatment
eliminate the snoring, but also the other harmful health effects,
such as disturbed sleep, lack of energy, excessive daytime
sleepiness and the cardiovascular consequences.
Do you want to be a
world class snoring champion? Or better yet, win free prizes, and
lead a snore free life? Join the fun and submit your tapes today
to DC Bash at Radio U. For additional information regarding
Snore-Off ’98 call DC Bash at Radio U, or Michelle Galvin, at
the Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute 614-792-7632.
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