'Snore pillows' aim to position the head to prevent snoring
Your sleep position could be a big contributor to your snoring.
In fact, people who sleep on their backs and snore mildly might be able to eliminate snoring by sleeping on their side. And some people say that elevating the head of your bed by about four inches encourages the tongue and jaw to move forward and make breathing easier (and snoring less likely).
Another suggestion is to sleep without a pillow or with a specially designed pillow to prevent your neck muscles from crimping.
Some people use so-called snore pillows, which are designed to position the head and neck in sleeping positions that help keep the airway open to keep breathing easier and quieter.
Snore-Pillow Design
Normal pillows tend to push a sleeper's chin down to the chest. This can lead to a partially blocked airway and snoring. Snore pillows, on the other hand, are made from memory foam that helps keep the chin away from the chest, thus reducing the chances of airway blockage.
In general, the central area of a snore pillow is thinner than the sides. Pillow makers aim to create a pillow that aligns the head with the spinal column, contending that this will help keep the airway open.
For people who sleep on their backs, a snore pillow might help keep the chin off the chest. For those who sleep on their sides, a snore pillow's curved roll under the neck might keep the jaw more forward and prevent the head from rolling.
Are They Effective?
Do snore pillows work? Only people who try one can say for sure.
If you decide to search the Internet for forums populated by people with snoring problems, look for those run by independent sources, rather than by makers of snore pillows or other anti-snoring devices. And, if you decide to purchase a snore pillow, read the return policy carefully. Without an "unconditional money-back guarantee," you might not be able to return it if it doesn't relieve your snoring.
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