Popular Snoring Remedies
For reducing snoring there are a number of simple suggestions or
home remedies. Let's take a look at some of the options or
popular snoring remedies, in addition to the ubiquitous tennis
ball cure.
One simple remedy is to elevate your head with pillows or raise
the head of your bed several inches. This reduces the chances of
the throat muscle completely blocking your air passages when
they relax in sleep. Sleep on your side, not on your back, which
causes your tongue and soft palate to fall back, narrowing the
airway.
Other lifestyle changes include exercising more, losing weight
and abstaining from alcohol and smoking. You especially should
not drink alcohol before going to sleep because alcohol relaxes
your throat muscles, thereby blocking your air passages even
more. In addition, smoking restricts your air passages and leads
to snoring. Finally, you should avoid tranquilizers, sleeping
pills, and antihistamines.
In addition to such so-called home cures, there are
over-the-counter snoring remedies available, including
anti-snoring pills, throat sprays, and nasal strips.
Anti-snoring pills contain natural plant enzymes and herbs that
are said to prevent throat and nose tissue from swelling,
resulting in a more open and smoother airflow that helps reduce
snoring. Some popular brands are: Dr. Harris' Original Snore
Formula, Sinus Buster, SnorEase, Snore Rx and Ysnore.
Throat sprays coat the soft tissues of the throat allowing the
air to move more freely and lessening the noisy vibration. Some
well known brands are Ayr Snore Relieving Throat Spray, D-Snore,
Good Night Stop Snore, Helps Stop Snoring, and Silence.
Nasal strips are drug-free, non-prescription devices that work
mechanically to keep your nose open and make breathing easier.
The most popular national brand is "Breathe Right." In addition,
several drug stores and groceries market their own versions of
nasal strips.