If you heavily snore at night, know that you are not alone. According to the University of Utah, an estimated 40% of adult men and 24% of adult women snore frequently. On the bright side, this means the market is full of antisnoring products, whether you’re snoring because of sleep apnea, sleep disorder problems, sinus issues or your sleeping position.
This tiny nasal dilator is an anti-snoring gadget that looks like two baskets connected by a hook. Each one of the “baskets” goes inside a nostril, kept in place by the hook around the cartilage that separates the nasal airway openings of your nostrils.
The Snorepin is supposed to dilate your nostrils and make it easier to breathe while you’re sleeping, thus reducing any snoring. Some have had trouble with the fit of the Snorepin, but many say that it’s worth the $25 to try if your snoring problem is bad.
Smart Nora is a pillow insert that you slide into your pillowcase beneath your pillow. The snoring device listens as you sleep and when it detects snoring sounds, the insert inflates to gently nudge you into a new sleeping position.
Because Smart Nora works by detecting snoring sounds, it may not work for you if you’re a very faint snorer. It may also work best for people who sleep on their back, but the website claims it can work for side-sleepers, too.
A humidifier won’t cure snoring when something like sleep apnea is the cause. However, if your snoring is triggered by dry air, dry sinuses, a cold or allergies, a humidifier may bring some relief when those conditions strike. If you’re not certain it’ll work, start small with a budget-friendly portable humidifier like the . Even if it doesn’t help your snoring, it may help in other ways.
