How effective is a snoring spray or snoring nasal strips?
Nasal sprays mainly work as a snoring remedy for those who suffer from nasal blockage. If your snoring is caused by problems with the uvula or soft palate (as most snoring problems are), nasal sprays will have no effect at all. Instead of being snoring remedies, nasal sprays are more helpful when it comes to nasal congestion, allergies, sinus infections, runny noses, and general stuffiness. Sometimes these problems can increase the severity of snoring but are usually not the main cause of snoring.
Nose sprays are broken into 5 main categories - antihistamine sprays (e.g., Astelin), corticosteroid nasal sprays (e.g., Flonase), decongestant sprays (e.g.,Afrin), cromolyn sodium nasal sprays (e.g., NasalCrom), and saline nasal sprays (e.g., Breathe Right Spray).
The antihistamine nasal sprays are by prescription only and work
best for those with dust and pollen allergies. They can leave a bad
taste in your mouth.
The corticosteroid nasal sprays like Flonase target congestion,
inflammation and swelling in your sinuses and have an
anti-inflammatory effect. If they are used to often, you may
experience nose bleeds, nasal burning and overall irritation in
your nasal cavaties.
Decongestant nose sprays are sold over the counter (OTC) and help
reduce congestion and stuffiness.
The cromolyn sodium nasal sprays are also OTC and treat itchy,
watery, runny noses but can't stop stuffiness.
Some nasal sprays (e.g., SnoreStop Nasal Spray) are a combination
of several of the above ingredients and may be beneficial if you
have more than one factor contributing to your nasal problem.
Perhaps the best nasal sprays to help with nose snoring are saline nasal sprays. They are the safest of the bunch and are a great preventive measure if you have nasal snoring problems. Saline sprays also keep mucous from building up in your nasal passages and keep the nose moist.
Nasal strips work by opening the nasal passageway, making it easier for people with congestion, allergies or a deviated septum to sleep without disturbing others. Most people like them because they are drug-free anti snoring devices that can be purchased at any drug store.
Unfortunately, nasal strips like nasal sprays only work as a snoring remedy for those who suffer from nasal blockage. If your snoring is caused by problems with the tongue falling back against the uvula or soft palate (as most snoring problems are), nasal strips will have no effect at all.
If you are one of the few people whose snoring is caused by problems in the nasal passage, these anti snoring devices must be used indefinitely to result in a peaceful night’s sleep. With 28 of these strips costing approximately $14, a year’s supply costs at least $182.
Even if you meet all of the criteria needed to properly use nasal strips (nasal-based snoring, no latex allergies), you must place them in exactly the right location on your nose. This can be a very time consuming process that results many wasted nasal strips.
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