Ronchopathy affects both men and women. According to statistics, in France, 40% of people over 50 snore regularly. But the phenomenon is also visible in younger people, even in children. Linked to a wide variety of factors (weight, age, sex, anatomical malformations, taking medication, tobacco, position during sleep, pregnancy, etc.), snoring can be very annoying, especially for people who share the life of snorers.
Fortunately, there are solutions to try to reduce this respiratory noise, starting with a few rules of hygiene and diet: stop smoking, avoid consuming alcohol in the evening, try to change your sleeping position (learn sleep on your side if snoring occurs when you sleep on your back, for example), raise the top of your bed. There are also commercially available products to help reduce snoring.
Anti-snoring sprays
This is perhaps one of the easiest solutions to test if you snore or live with someone who snores. These sprays can be oral or nasal and act on the mucous membrane of the nose or the back of the throat to limit vibrations. They are to be taken just before sleeping.
This anti-snoring nasal spray from Quies, made in France, is based on pine and eucalyptus essential oils to help lubricate the nasal passages and decongest the airways.
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Anti-snoring tablets
In the same spirit, there are also lozenges to fight against snoring. Like sprays, they will lubricate the throat and limit the vibrations of the soft palate.
These Soluronfl’ pastilles are with peppermint and aloe vera, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, peanut-free and lactose-free. They aim to help stop snoring, improve sleep and breathing during the night by clearing the airways.
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The nasal strips
Another anti-snoring solution: nasal strips. They will be placed directly on the nose to open the nostrils and thus facilitate breathing. The idea is to help the sleeper breathe through their nose rather than their mouth.
These Clear Breathe Right Nasal Strips help improve airflow and decrease nasal congestion. Rather easy to apply, discreet and relatively comfortable, they do not contain any active ingredient (and may therefore be suitable for sensitive skin except in cases of latex allergy) and help to prevent snoring during sleep.
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The nasal retractor
To facilitate nasal breathing and fight against ronchopathy, there are also retractors for the nose. It is a small object with two silicone wings to be inserted into the nostrils to spread them. It is a solution rather intended for snorers whose nostrils are pinched during sleep.
This nasal dilator, developed by ENT specialists, helps improve airflow by dilating the narrowest part of the nose and preventing the tissues of the nasal passages from vibrating (a source of snoring). The latex and BPA free device can be worn for up to 3 months before needing to be replaced and is available in different sizes. Note that its use may require some adaptation time.
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The mandibular orthosis
After the nose, make way for a solution that is placed in the mouth: the mandibular advancement orthosis. The principle: this gutter is placed on the teeth and will keep the lower jaw slightly forward during moments of sleep in order to free the airways. This anti-snoring solution is rather recommended for people whose snoring is related to the tongue. However, it is not recommended for people with periodontitis, jaw problems or missing teeth.
This brace, whose effectiveness is clinically proven, helps treat snoring and sleep apnea by widening the upper airways. It can be adjusted to everyone’s mouth thanks to a millimeter adjustment. It has a lifespan of approximately 2 years.
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Accessories to wear
There are also certain accessories on the market to wear in your sleep to help stop snoring, such as rings that will use the acupressure technique. By putting pressure on specific points, it helps to open up the airways in the throat and nose.
This ring signed Aimantix is to be worn on the little finger and uses the technique of magnetotherapy. This magnetic ring is made up of several magnets that will press on specific areas of the finger to free the airways. The brand recommends starting to wear the ring 15 minutes before bedtime and throughout the night.
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Snoring: when to consult?
If, very often, snoring has no consequences on health, it sometimes happens that it is the symptom of another evil (like sleep apnea for example). So when should you consult a doctor to find out what is going on?
If the quality of your sleep is poor, if you do not feel rested after your night, if you feel drowsy during the day, if your snoring is accompanied by memory problems, concentration problems, headaches or even low libido, you are advised to consult your doctor.
With an interrogation on the characteristics of your snoring and various clinical examinations (of the soft palate in particular but potentially also a biological assessment, a radio of the lungs, an electrocardiogram, a recording of the sleep…), he will be able to prescribe a treatment. adapted.
