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: Snoring is caused when the mouth, throat, and tongue muscles relax too much and they block their airways. The snoring noise is created when the soft palate vibrates against the back of your throat. Numerous studies have shown that back-sleepers are more likely to snore than those who sleep on their side. Although snore pillows do vary depending on the manufacturer, they should resemble a ramp and have different contours that prevent you from rolling over onto 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.

A Nasal Strip: Also commonly referred to as a snoring strip, they are one of the most popular snoring aids. They are typically constructed of one or two plastic bands that have a sticky, adhesive backing. By positioning one of these strips as directed onto your nose, the adhesive backing will attempt to straighten the strip. This results in the sides of your nose being lifted up, which opens your airways better to the throat and lungs.

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