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Amelia: I appreciate you seeing me like this on short notice, doctor.

Doctor: Don’t mention it. So, how can I be of help?

Amelia: Well, doctor, I’ve been having trouble sleeping lately.

Doctor: I see. Any idea about what might be causing it?

Amelia: Yes. I have an idea about what’s causing it, but I feel embarrassed about bringing it up.

Doctor: There’s nothing to be ashamed of. Insomnia’s quite common, and it can be brought on by a whole host of factors.

Amelia: I don’t think my condition really counts as insomnia.

Doctor: But, you’re having trouble sleeping?

Amelia: Yes. But the problem isn’t me…look, doctor, I love my husband, but he snores louder than anybody I know. I was used to it before, but it’s gotten worse lately and it’s keeping me up at night.

Doctor: You know usually if you nudge the person they –

Amelia: I’ve tried that. Believe me. It doesn’t work. Every time I try it, my husband makes this awful choking sound and starts snoring even louder…Doc, I’m exhausted…I’m at the end of my rope. How can I get him to stop?

Doctor: I’m not very experienced with this kind of case. But it sounds like the only solution to the problem would be to sleep in separate bedrooms.

Amelia: We have a one bedroom apartment. Isn’t there a surgery you can do or something?

Doctor: Well, I could refer you to a specialist, and perhaps there is some procedure that your husband can undergo. Although, I imagine such an operation would be complicated, and would involve several days stay in the hospital.

Amelia: Really. Any chance they’d admit him by tonight?