7 Anti-Snoring Products for Peaceful Sleep

Breathe Right Nasal Strips are intended to relieve nasal congestion at night, reducing unintentional snoring. Placing one of the flexible adhesive strips over the bridge of your nose helps keep your nose open, allowing air to flow in and out smoothly. They won’t help you fix a deviated septum or anything like that, but it’s a simple solution that can help you breathe better right away. The brand claims it can improve your nasal airflow by up to 31%.

According to Amazon reviews, these strips helped reduce the noise level and the frequency of snoring throughout the night. They are small and unobtrusive enough to wear anywhere. It is important to note that the size of the Breathe Right Nasal Strips is what you buy. They come in a variety of sizes, colors and skin sensitivity levels, so check out the chart to help you decide which one fits your nose best.

Good:

• It provides instant relief
• It comes in various sizes, colors and sensitivity levels
• A budget-friendly option

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This small nasal dilator is an anti-snoring gadget that consists of two baskets or small tubes connected by a hook. Each tube goes inside the nose, held in place by a hook around the cartilage that separates the opening of the nasal airway from your nostrils. The material used is soft, medical-grade silicone, so it shouldn’t be too hard or uncomfortable.

The SnorePin opens the nostrils to make breathing easier while you sleep, thus reducing snoring. Some buyers on Amazon had issues with the SnorePin’s fit, but many say it’s worth a shot if your snoring problem is bad. Fortunately, the SnorePin is adjustable by cutting the rings from the individual tubes until you reach a fit that works for you. This anti-snoring device is reusable and should be washed with soap and warm water before each use.

Good:

• It is reusable
• Budget-friendly
• Adjustable fit

Disadvantages:

• It is not very comfortable to fight snoring

If you’re a prone snorer who snores when you sleep on your back — or what’s called temporary OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) — the Zzoma Positional Therapy device can help. This medical device goes around your waist to prevent you from rolling onto your back while sleeping. By keeping it on your side at night, it can help reduce snoring. The Zzoma is an FDA-cleared device made of stretch material with adjustable velcro straps, so you’re sure to get the perfect fit.

It’s prescription only at this point, but if you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and can’t adapt to a CPAP machine to solve your snoring problem, ask your doctor about the Zzoma device.

Good:

• CPAP-alternative
• Designed for sleep doctors
• It is reusable and adjustable

Disadvantages:

• It’s expensive
• It requires a prescription

Smart Nora slides into your pillow under your pillow. The snoring machine listens when you sleep; when it hears snoring sounds, the insert inflates to gently nudge you into a new sleeping position. Moving into that new position can help open up the throat and airways, allowing improved breathing to resume.

Because Smart Nora works by detecting snoring sounds, it may not work for you if you are a heavy snorer. It may also work best for back sleepers, although the website says it can also work for side sleepers. It’s worth noting that the Smart Nora’s movements may take some getting used to, especially if you’re a light sleeper.

Good:

• Works with any pillow
• Free contact
• Custom settings
• You can take it with you

Disadvantages:

• Its movements may wake you up at first
• It should be connected
• It’s expensive

If you don’t want to shell out hundreds of dollars for a smart anti-snoring device, try a basic wedge pillow. Many people who sleep on their backs and snore in that position find that elevating their head at night can reduce or eliminate snoring. Elevation prevents your throat muscles from relaxing too much and keeps your tongue from going back into your mouth (one of the causes of obstructive sleep apnea), so your airway remains open. All you have to do is place a wedge pillow under your regular pillow.

The Sleep Number Adjustable Wedge Pillow has three foam holes that you can adjust to create a personalized pillow for any sleeping or sitting position. The materials are hypoallergenic and the removable cover is machine washable, so it’s easy to keep clean.

Good:

• Adjustable construction
• It is easy to use
• The machine is washable

Disadvantages:

• It may not work well when lying on its side

A humidifier won’t cure snoring if something like sleep apnea is the cause, but if your snoring is caused by dry air, dry skin, a cold or allergies, a humidifier may provide some relief when those conditions strike. If you’re not sure it will work, start small with a budget-friendly portable humidifier like the $18 Jisulife. Even if it doesn’t help your snoring, it can help in other ways.

To use the Jisulife Portable Humidifier, simply fill a glass, bottle, jar or cup with water, insert the humidifier and turn it on. It will automatically shut off when the water runs out. This small, lightweight device is also compact and easy to carry.

Good:

• It’s quiet and portable
• Budget-friendly
• It can have additional health benefits

Disadvantages:

• It will not help with positional sleep apnea
• It must be connected via a USB cable

The GhostBed Adjustable Base is a great snoring solution that will also dramatically improve your sleep setup.

Lying down in bed adds more pressure to the windpipe and nasal airways. Complete with a dedicated Anti-Snore mode, the GhostBed Adjustable Base elevates your head and body in the right position to reduce pressure and obstruction in your airways. In one clinical study, results showed that an adjustable bed frame reduced symptoms in up to 67% of snorers.

In addition to its Anti-Snore mode, this adjustable base has four USB ports, a light under the bed, three massage modes and more.

Good:

• It enhances your bedroom setup
• It offers additional features and benefits
• Works with most mattresses

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