Stop Snoring Aids
Posted in Snoring Aids and Remedies on 19.11.09
There are many snore aid products that claim to work, yet many have not benefited from them. There are a few that can temporarily aid the problem. The stop snoring devices available in stores over the counter will have to either be worn or used every night. Pillows that elevate your head to open your airways are also known to be somewhat beneficial.
Snoring Aids available over the counter:
• There are Chin Straps (also called Jaw Supporters) that wrap around your head to keep your mouth closed and your airways open. While these may partially stop snoring, they tend to be uncomfortable and unsightly.
• Nasal Strips are thin pieces of tape that pull the exterior of your nostrils open in order to keep your nasal airways open and help you to stop snoring. These are also known to be effective for the people who snore because of a stuffy or clogged nose.
• Pillow Wedges are designed to keep you off your back and sleeping on your side for those that snore mainly or mostly when lying on their back.
• Snore Reducing Pillows are for those that must or prefer to sleep on their back; this pillow will keep tour head elevated to keep your airways opened and allow for better breathing and therefore snore relief.
• Nasal Sprays will keep the nasal passages moist and could be used for those who are stuffy. This may need to be reapplied throughout the night.
• Nasal Decongestants should not be used as a long term snore aid, but could be used if your snoring problem is only when you are stuffy or congested, from say a cold.
• Mouthpieces temporarily move around the anatomy of your mouth so that the back of the front jaw is moved forward as not to touch the back of the throat, which is a main cause for most snorers. These tend to be uncomfortable and also unsightly.
• Vaporizers or Steam Inhalers
release steam to lessen congestion therefore reducing snoring from those that are stuffy or congested. These can be one of the best natural snoring remedies available.
• Nasal Expanders will keep the nasal passages opened up to aid in better breathing.