Whether due to a poor sleeping position, being overweight, micro-awakenings, sleep apnea problems or even allergies, snoring can ruin our lives (especially if we sleep in pairs). !). To remedy the disadvantages of ronchopathy, in other words, excessive snoring, solutions exist including some really effective pillows. Yes, the anti-snoring pillow exists and we present it to you.


The anti-snoring pillow: which one to choose?

In the world of anti-snoring cushions, there are two main types of pillows:

  • The first is the anti-snoring pillow equipped with an inflation device. What is it about ?
    The principle is simple: based on the observation that sleepers stop snoring when they change position, the creators imagined a cushion which inflates from time to time in order to gently rotate the snorer's head. Depending on the model, the device has its specific features, for example slightly lifting the sleeper's chin to free their airways.
  • The second type of anti-snoring pillow is an ergonomic cushion specially designed to unclog the nose and throat. Ergonomic anti-snoring pillows can be oval, rectangular, or more rarely square. Rectangular pillows are generally designed with a bulge in the center or an inclined plane aimed at freeing the throat. Their dimensions are in principle 50 cm by 70 cm. You can find your anti-snoring pillow in pharmacies , on the internet or in stores specializing in bedding.

How to choose your ergonomic anti-snoring pillow?

The number 1 rule for choosing your anti-snoring pillow is to choose the right thickness. Indeed, it is important that your spine is perfectly aligned with your neck. For this, the pillow plays a crucial role. Attention ! If there is the slightest arch of the neck, breathing will be less easy and the risk of snoring will be increased. Depending on the posture in which you sleep, your anti-snoring pillow should be more or less thick. We explain to you:

  • People who sleep on their backs are often prone to snoring. The best solution is to choose a thin cushion that does not raise your head too much. The higher your sleep pillow, the lower your chin falls to your throat. This low position of the chin prevents good air circulation in the respiratory tract.
  • If you sleep on your side, opt for a fairly thick, or even very thick, cushion. The choice is made according to your body shape. To calculate the desired thickness, measure the width of one of your shoulders. Know that your anti-snoring pillow should fill the space between your shoulder and your head. The latter must be perfectly aligned with your spine. Furthermore, the pillow must be of good firmness, without being hard, and above all, comfort must come first. You should feel perfectly good on this pillow!
  • Do you sleep on your stomach? This is also a position conducive to snoring. Indeed, when sleeping on your stomach, your head is not very clear, or even buried, which compresses the airways. To free your head as much as possible while keeping your back straight, use a thin pillow with a chin rest or an inclined surface.

Focus on the Japanese anti-snoring cushion

The Japanese pillow is an excellent remedy for snoring. It is designed with 100% natural material that will definitely surprise you. In fact, the filling is made with buckwheat husks! Depending on your position, the husks are placed evenly around your head but leaving it well clear. They have the advantage of relaxing your muscles and avoiding nighttime tension which often leads to snoring. The Japanese anti-snoring cushion is close to the memory foam pillow but it is natural. Regular use of this Japanese cushion reduces snoring. Make sure the cover is made of anti-allergic cotton. The sleeper/snorer prone to nighttime allergies will be perfectly fine with this pillow!


What are the alternatives to the anti-snoring pillow?

Using an anti-snoring pillow is undoubtedly one of the solutions to put in place when you snore at night. We advise you to complete this use with the following tips:

  • Like the anti-snoring pillow, there is the anti-snoring mattress which works like its counterpart, namely that it detects snoring and gently inflates to invite the sleeper to change position and take a breath. soothed.
  • The nasal retractor is very effective but the snorer must still agree to put it on. In reality, this perfectly developed device does not generate any nuisance for the sleeper and provides them with quality sleep.
  • Last advice (and not the least important): a healthy lifestyle can considerably limit snoring. Balanced and lighter meals, without alcohol, and regular sporting activity are absolutely essential. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, 25% of adults snore regularly; so this is a fairly common phenomenon. This average could drop considerably by improving our lifestyle.

Anti-snoring pillows, nasal retractor, special mattress, all these solutions must be put in place but do not prevent us from looking, at the same time, for the causes of snoring ;-)


Anti-snoring pillows

Pillows with inflation device

Ergonomic pillows

Benefits

  • Quick results

  • Sustainable pillows
  • Cheap

  • Sustainable pillows (foam, latex or buckwheat hulls)

Disadvantages

  • Some devices are a little noisy

  • High price

  • Do not treat the causes of snoring
  • It sometimes takes several tries to find the right pillow shape and filling

  • Do not treat the causes of snoring

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