Do Nasal Dilators Work To Help Stop Snoring?
Nasal dilators are an effective, cheap and safe over-the-counter device to help you with mild snoring problems. Nasal dilators are made to help those snorers whose snoring is caused by a nasal blockage, which is the overwhelming majority of all snorers (about 80%). They are made of flexible silicone or stainless steel and help keep your air passage open while you sleep in order to reduce your throat’s vibration which causes the typical snoring sound. They come in different sizes, adapting to your shape and size of the nose and ensuring best fit.
Long-term users report that it took them a few nights to get used to, but pretty soon no longer noticed them.
You need to insert the little piece inside your nostrils before you go to bed. If you select the right size and soft material, they are comfortable to wear, whether you sleep on your side or your back. Many users enjoyed good results from this product
Nasal dilators make you breathe through your nose rather than through your mouth. This will prevent you from snoring as mouth breathing usually causes snoring. Studies consistently find that nasal dilators reduce snoring as the sleeping person switches from mouth to nasal breathing.
What to look for when buying nasal dilators:
- Look for soft, comfortable material that is gentle to the nostrils, e.g. silicone
- The product should come in different sizes to best fit your nose size and shape
- Nasal dilators should stay firmly in place all night without pressure, adhesive or irritation
If you suffer from allergies or tend to get sinus infections and have trouble breathing through your nose at night, a nasal dilator might be worth a try. When you buy one, you will usually receive different sizes in one package. To ensure the most comfortable fit, select the size the feels best on your nose. If there is still tube sticking out of your nostrils, trim off that part from the section of tube. The tube should be flush with the outside of your nose, making it less likely that you may knock the device out while you sleep and turn.
Some persons found it helpful to use nasal dilators together with nasal strips to further help with their snoring. Important: Wearing any kind of over-the-counter anti-snoring devices may only help suppressing the symptoms of mild snoring. Your snoring may be caused by a health condition that needs professional medical treatment, so make sure to talk to your ear-nose-throat or sleep apnea specialist, and do not select any kind of snoring device without consulting a doctor.
