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If you have allergies or frequently suffer from nasal congestion, then you "Nose it's a Problem." The logical place to start attacking your snoring problem, therefore, is to open your nasal passages. This page covers three approaches: nasal strips, nasal support devices, and nose sprays and drops.
Nasal Strips
Nasal strips
are one of the most popular remedies for snoring. These are drug-free, non-prescription devices that work mechanically to keep your nose open and make breathing easier.
Nasal strips typically consist of one or more bands of plastic embedded in an adhesive pad. When properly placed across the nose, the bands attempt to straighten. This action lifts the sides of the nose, widening the space in the nasal valve and helping to maintain airflow throughout the night.
We used to list more than one brand of nasal
strip in this space, but as of mid-2006, it appears that
Breathe Right
has vanquished all competitors.
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Nasal support devicesAnother way to keep the nasal passages open is to work from inside the nostrils.
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Brahms
Sleep Aid, an adjustable device that fits in the
nose |
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Breathe
Again Nasal Cones, rubber cones that fit in your
nostrils and keep the nasal airways open |
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Breathe EZ, a small nose clip made of soft washable urethane material that clips on the septum. |
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Breathe with EEZ, a nasal insert |
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EasyAir, like a metal paperclip, keeps your nose
open |
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Nose Brace, a nasal insert that can be worn day and night |
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NoseWorks is a light plastic device that prevents the collapse of the sides of your nose as you sleep. |
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Nozovent does the same thing. |
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Sinus Cones
fit in the nose; the manufacturer claims they can even
help those with deviated septums |
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Snore Free, a nose clip with the added feature of including two earth magnets, which stimulate the sensory nerves of the nose, opening the nasal passages. |
Nose sprays and drops
Another approach to the problem is to reduce your nasal secretions (that's what the homeopathic solutions do, as well as most over-the-counter allergy medicines) -- or reduce the swelling in your nasal passages. One such solution
is
NasalCare.
Aromatherapy
Finally, for those preferring homeopathic remedies, check out our aromatherapy page for a selection of products that claim to help your respiratory system operate silently at night.
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Advertisement:
Do you wake with a stuffed nose and a dry mouth? Try Breathe EZ. It will keep your nasal passages open, so that you sleep better -- and snore a lot less.
Breathe EZ is a small device made of soft washable urethane material that has been independently tested to ensure it meets FDA standards. More than one million are in use.
Click here for more information or to order.
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