Confused about the number of anti snoring devices available? Every snorer wants to get rid of their habit so they are an easy target for these types of product, but the trick is knowing which ones have the greatest chance of working before you break the budget and buy them all. This article will review the main snoring devices available and hopefully help you choose.
Snoring pillows
These pillows supposedly support the sleeper’s neck thus keeping the airways open and separate the soft palate from the throat. Some of them will force the user to sleep on his side which will stop many people from snoring. Other pillows have magnets included which are reported to reduce pain. There is little concrete evidence to show that these pillows stop snoring although they may work for some people by encouraging side sleeping.
Nasal strips
These sticky strips force open the nasal passages allowing the snorer to breath through his nose instead of his mouth. This simple snoring device may indeed be helpful for snorers, but only if nasal congestion was the cause of snoring in the first place.
There is a similar device to insert inside the nose to force the nostrils open. These can be uncomfortable and often fall out.
Throat spray
Throat sprays usually contain aromatherapy oils and help to lubricate and tone the soft tissue around the throat, supposedly stopping them from vibrating.
Again these are really only useful in helping to ease congestion.
Nasal sprays
Nasal sprays for snoring work to keep the nasal passages clear of congestion so that the snorer is less inclined to breathe through his mouth. These actually do what they’re designed to do but nasal sprays contain medication which makes them unsafe to use for more than 3 days in a row. More frequent use can lead to a dependency on these products and make the congestion worse.
Snoring pills
Snoring pills work in a similar fashion to the sprays by reducing swelling and congestion. The natural ones are plant based and some also contain anti histamines. The only real benefit from these pills is a decongestive effect.
Snoring ring
Invented in Australia, the anti snore ring works on the principle of acupressure. It is worn on the small finger of the left hand. The ring works by creating a calming effect which allows a deep sleep without snoring.
The snoring ring does have it’s fans who swear it has permanently stopped their snoring. Others say it has had no effect whatsoever. The jury is still out on this one!
Throat exercises
Throat exercises have been around for a while and there is a solid body of evidence to their effectiveness. Throat exercises do demand a little bit of effort for them to work. However, those that persevere and do the exercises have reported a reduction and sometimes complete elimination of their snoring. These exercises work by strengthening the tongue, throat and jaw which effectively ends soft tissue vibration.
In conclusion most anti snoring devices may work for some people but for most they’re a waste of money. The snoring exercises I would recommend for those reluctant to use a Cpap machine or undergo surgery.
Posted under Stop Snoring Remedy
This post was written by admin on July 26, 2009
