March 10, 2024
Effective products to stop snoring. Few things are more annoying than when you are about to drop off or are woken in the middle of the night by your partner’s snoring.
It’s something that gets progressively worse with age and common perception is that it affects men more than women. That’s true but not perhaps by as much as you’d imagine. It’s estimated that 57% of men and 40% of women are noisy sleepers.
The common condition “occurs when the flow of air through the mouth and nose is physically obstructed during sleep,” says Dr Baldeep Farmah, medical director of The Bruxism Clinic. “This obstruction causes the surrounding tissues to vibrate, leading to the familiar snoring sound.”
Snoring, while common, can still be quite bothersome. To address it, it’s important to understand its potential causes. According to Dr. Robert Oexman, a sleep specialist, factors such as being overweight, having enlarged tonsils, a larger neck size, a recessed jaw, being male over the age of 35, or being a postmenopausal woman can increase the likelihood of snoring. Another friend to snoring is alcohol.
So, what to do about it, here are some of the best anti-snoring devices.
Sleep 8 smart anti-snore pad
If you’ve ever noticed that snoring gets louder when lying on your back, you’re not alone. According to Dr. Robert Oexman, a sleep specialist, it’s due to the soft palate narrowing the throat.
There is a simple solution: changing your head position. Instead of nudging your partner, try this smart pillow pal.
Placed under your pillow, it detects snoring sounds and gently adjusts your head position, allowing for better airflow and quieter nights. Claims 90% efficiency, our question would be though if you toss and turn through the night will it always be in position to adjust your head, even though you can place it inside the pillowcase.
This is also a potential solution if you suffer from sleep apnoea – the condition where your airways close completely, temporarily stopping your breathing. Sufferers wake up multiple times at night and feel exhausted on waking. It can lead to high blood pressure and other bad health outcomes.
sleep8.uk £195,(often offered at a discounted price)
Anti-Snoring Mouthguards
The availability of a wide range of anti-snoring products offers individuals the opportunity to choose effective solutions tailored to their specific needs, ultimately promoting better sleep and overall health. As awareness continues to grow, the market for these products will likely see further advancements and improvements, providing even more options for individuals seeking relief from snoring-related sleep disturbances.
These products contribute to better sleep hygiene, which is crucial for maintaining optimal physical and mental health. Improved sleep quality not only leads to enhanced daytime alertness and productivity but also helps prevent various health complications associated with sleep disorders.
SHHNORE anti-snore device seems to work, providing you don’t mind a mouth guard.
They do claim that after using it for weeks, you may not have to continue to do so for a snore-free night.
Nasal Dilator & Cones
Unlike nasal strips that require adhesive and might irritate the skin on your nose, the nasal dilators won’t be as irritating to your nose, if at all.
Additionally, this little device not only prevents you from snoring but also helps you to wake up feeling very well-rested and refreshed.
If you feel like your snoring might be affecting your own sleep (and not just your partner’s), these are a good, non-invasive option to try.
If you like how nasal strips work, but you don’t love the adhesive feeling or the removal process of nasal strips, nasal cones are a good option for you. Max-Air Nose Cones are good for travel because they are small, effective, and easy to pop into your carry-on bag or purse. Nose cones are ideal for those who snore because of restricted airflow through their nostrils and nasal passage, potentially due to a deviated nasal septum. These cones provide fast relief and can be reused after washing as well.
They can though fall out during the night.
Rhinomed Mute is one such option but there are plenty of others and it may be a case of trying some to find out what is effective for you.
Levitex Pillow
Sleeping on your side is a recommendation for reduced snoring and that requires a decent pillow.
Levitex is marketed as a ‘sleep posture pillow’, meaning that it lessens tension in the neck and shoulders, reduces back pain, improves digestion and circulation and even increases core strength and lung capacity.
Sounds like hyperbole, but the designers have credentials: Dr Ilan Lieberman is a clinical back pain specialist, while James Leinhardt worked for years at reducing discomfort for bedridden patients.
It’s heavy, as memory foam pillows tend to be, but it’s not actually memory foam. ‘Levitex foam’ is designed to be soft and yielding under light pressure, but firmer under high pressure. A key point of difference is the choice of four different thicknesses. There’s a detailed guide to them on the website and they offer help on the phone. Also they offer a 44 night free trial, no idea why 44! https://levitex.co.uk/pillow/ £75
If you are in the market for new pillows check out our post Mattresses and Pillows
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