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eLearning Series: Stop Snoring
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Learn which sleep aids could be best for you
NON-SURGICAL SNORING REMEDIES
Devices Anti-snoring
devices range from the very simple, to the somewhat complex.
The majority of devices are available in drug
stores or through direct mail (postal or Internet/e-commerce).
The most common and effective devices are described below.
• The “Sandler” Pillow™
A popular non-surgical device used to alleviate snoring is
called The Sandler pillow (named after its inventor). This
pillow, by design, compels the sleeper to sleep on his/her
side. Since sleeping on the side generally closes the mouth,
this can prevent some kinds of mild snoring from occurring
(the vibration is still there, but the snoring does not
escape the mouth).
• The Snore Ball
Invented in the early 20th century, the snore ball has undergone
a series of advancements, and modern versions are available
today. Snore balls are devices that the snorer puts on
their back while sleeping (i.e. putting it in a pouch on
the back of their pajamas). When these people move to sleep
on their back – and thus generally open their mouths while
the sleep and emit loud snoring – the snore ball gives
them a wake up call of discomfort.
As you can easily imagine, the snore ball is not the most
painless of options; yet for some people, it’s all they need;
particularly for those who don’t toss and turn a lot during
sleep, and simply need a bit of a nudge to return back to
a side-sleeping position.
Some people
actually construct their own snore balls out of tennis
balls, golf balls, baseballs, or anything that
can reasonably fit into a pajama pocket.
Over time, many
people who use snore balls find that they habitually
sleep on their side, and hence, the snore ball
becomes redundant and can be saved for the next snorer
in the family!
• Sleep Position Monitor
These interesting electronic devices aren’t quite as painful
as sleep balls can be, but they endeavor to achieve the
same goal. A beeping noise begins to emit whenever a snorer
shifts to where they are sleeping on their back (and hence
the mouth typically opens and more/louder snoring occurs).
Of course, this beeping can be rather annoying to those
in the home that aren’t snoring. However, just like snore
balls, sleep position monitors are meant to create new habits,
and can be removed once a snorer habitually begins to sleep
on their side.
• Nasal Strips
Nasal strips, which are used to widen the nasal valve and
thus open up the airway to the throat and lungs, are extremely
popular anti-snoring remedies. These strips are made (usually)
of plastic, adhere to the nose, and are worn throughout
the night. Some people may notice that football players,
hockey players, and basketball players wear nasal strips
while performing their sport, in order to keep the airway
open and promote maximum respiration efficiency.
Nasal strips are available without a prescription, are applied
topically and thus have no internal impact (i.e. they are
not medicated), and can be cost effective when purchased
in bulk.
Some non-snorers have actually begun using nasal strips
after their snoring partners found relief through them; generally
speaking, they can help promote better airflow and are often
recommended by doctors for patients looking for more restful
sleep and/or better respiration efficiency. (More oxygen
intake, more carbon dioxide expulsion).
• Nasal Dilators
Nasal dilators are most often made of plastic or stainless
steel coil, and are inserted into the nostrils during sleep.
The impact of these dilators is that they help keep the airway
open (similar to nasal strips), and thus cut down on vibration
that leads to snoring.
• Throat Sprays
Throat Sprays work somewhat like saline sprays, yet instead
of salt water, they deliver natural lubricating oils to
the back of the throat. This can dramatically reduce the
amount of vibrations that occur in the trachea during sleep,
and thus effectively diminish (if not outright end) snoring.
Similar to nasal strips, throat sprays are fairly low cost,
mobile, and can be purchased in bulk. It should also be noted
that throat sprays, if used too frequently, can actually
cause throat irritation. This can ironically lead to more
snoring!
As such, users to ensure that the follow the recommended
daily dose, and resist exceeding them without approval of
a medical professional (or perhaps, upon a doctors recommendation,
upgrading to a more potent throat spray).
• Snore Stopper™
A rather effective non-surgical anti-snoring device that
has a lot of people buzzing is called the Snore Stopper.
There are a few variations of this device:
- it can be worn
around the arm, and provides a little jab of electricity
(feels like a small pinch) when the sound
of snoring is sensed
- It
can be worn around the wrist instead of the arm (but the
same pinch is there!)
- It
can be used to stimulate tongue muscles, which forces them
to contract; and ultimately, to open up the airway (at
least a little).
Ongoing studies on the effectiveness of electronic stimulators
are further verifying their effectiveness and suitability
for all snorers.
 
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