Snoring is a night-time problem that affects over 50 million people in the United States alone! Regardless if you are the snorer or if your co-sleeper is, snoring is more than just a night-time problem; a restless night without sleep can increase your stress, anxiety, and put a toll on your relationship. There is good news though; there are many Snoring Aids available to provide relief. Here are just a few of your options:
Snoring Pillow: It has been noted by many medical professionals that men and women who sleep on their backs are more likely to snore at night. Instead, side sleeping is recommended, but this can be a difficult change to adjust to. This is where a snoring pillow comes in; the pillow resembles a ramp and it should have firm contours that are comfortable to sleep with, but designed to prevent you from rolling over on your back.
Snoring Ball: At first glance, a snoring ball may literally make you laugh, but it is an effective way to stop storing. Those who sleep on their back are at an increased risk of nightly snoring. While these devices vary, they are essentially a ball that attaches to the back of your night shirt. You will notice pressure and slight discomfort when rolling from your side to your back in the middle of the night. This pressure will alert you to the fact that you have changed your sleep position, enabling you to correct it. In addition to buying a snoring ball, you can make your own with a very short piece of string, a clothes pin, and a wiffle ball.
Snoring Mouthpiece: While one of the more expensive snoring aids, they do have a history of producing long-term results. This mouthpiece is a dental device also commonly known as mandibular advancement splint. It is made from soft plastic and it adjusts the position of your jaw. Typically, it accomplishes two goals. First, it limits the amount of relaxation your throat muscles do. Second, it keeps your tongue in the correct position along the roof of your mouth. Either way, it works to prevent the blockage of your airways, which can reduce or eliminate snoring.
Snoring Spray: Snoring sprays are an over-the-counter product designed to stop snoring by treating the main cause. They contain an active ingredient that stops tissue vibrations in the back of the mouth that results in the snoring noise. The goals of these aids are to lubricate the tonsils and throat; it shrinks the tissues and prevents them from relaxing to the point that they vibrate. Not many studies have been performed on snoring sprays; therefore, you are advised to follow all instructions as outlined on the box.
Nasal Strips: Of all the snoring aids, nasal strips are one of the most popular choices because they are affordable, drug-free, and available for sale both online and in many local retail stores. These particular devices are designed to widen the valves of your nose, which opens up the airway to the lungs and the throat. They are constructed from one or two plastic bands that have adhesive padding and this adhesive padding is what lifts up the sides of the nose giving an easier flow of air.
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