Anti Snoring Devices

Dictionary defines snoring as, to breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate. As this happens when the person is fast asleep, he is not even aware of this habit. Sometimes snoring is very loud and thus cause great inconvenience to the family members by disturbing their sleep. However, it is advisable to look out for the Anti Snoring solutions if your sleep constantly gets disturbed and you wake up several times at night.

Some anti snoring devices available in the market are given below which can be bought to stop the snorer:


Anti snoring pillow
One of the basic reasons of snoring is the wrong position while sleeping. Due to this, breathing in and out becomes stressed causing the air passage to extend and becomes constrict. To ease this, anti snoring pillows may help, it maintain right position while sleeping and prevent a person from snoring.

Throat spray
Other reason for snoring is the vibration in the throat region. Spray consisting of volatile oils and some natural mixtures, is sprayed on the throat to lubricate. This stops a person from snoring but it has been seen when used in excess it causes more snoring. Before taking up this option to stop the snoring, consult your family Doctor to avoid any snag.

Nasal dilators
Some times snoring is caused due to blockage of the nasal passages. Nasal dilators are made of plastic or stainless steel helps to dilate the nostril thus keeping the air passage open. This is supposed to reduce the throat vibration and stop snoring.

Nasal strips
The function of Nasal strip is same like nasal dilators, to keep the nasal passage open with the result to keep flowing of the air normal when the person is sleeping. The strips are made of plastic hence, are cheaper. They are safe and efficient. Nasal strips are also used by the sportsmen while playing for proper airflow and breathing.


Sleep Position Monitor
This device though is meant for anti snoring; it can become a nuisance as it gives out beeping sound. This beeping sound is to alert the snorer if he sleeps in the wrong position, which will make him snore. If this nuisance is taken in a positive way then we can say that this will help to learn a new healthy sleeping habit.

Snore ball
This helps to learn a new sleeping habit. If the person sleeps on his back, he tends to snore, to prevent this snore ball is used. The ball is put inside his pyjama, when he changes his sleeping position it will hurt him and thus make him to sleep in certain position only. Golf, baseball or tennis balls also can be used as a snore balls.

All the above devices can help in preventing snoring, but there are some medical reasons too for which Doctor's consultation is needed. It is better to get the snorer to be checked by the Doctor.