Snore Pillows

Snore pillows are some very common stop snoring aids.  They work because they are made of dense foam that cradles your head and neck and keeps them in proper alignment.  This keeps your head from falling back below your neck and your mouth from falling open.  When your mouth falls open during sleep, you typically snore because the tissues and membranes in the back of your throat get very dry and vibrate during sleep.  Many who have opted for snore pillows as stop snoring aids have reported that they are very effective and even seem to alleviate some pressure from their neck and shoulders.  They often wake up more relaxed than normal and experience less problems with snoring.

Nasal Strips

You may have seen television commercials for nasal strips that work by gently pulling your nasal cavities apart so that you can get more air in through your nose while you sleep.  While these are advertised as stop snoring aids, they are also used by professional athletes and runners while on the field in order to get more oxygen during game time.  While they don't cure all types of snoring and may not work for everyone, those that snore because of blocked sinuses often report good success with them.  They are also one of the safe stop snoring aids for women who are pregnant and may not want to ingest anything or take any type of medicine.

Sprays, Syrups, and Drops

Usually any type of oral stop snoring aids work by coating your throat and mouth and keeping it moist throughout the night.  This cuts down on that vibration that we call snoring because of course tissue that is moist makes less noise as air passes over it than dry tissue or membranes.  If using any of these stop snoring aids, it's important to be sure that drops are completely dissolved before you fall asleep so that you don't choke.  They are typically safe for anyone but of course you want to read the labels and make sure you don't use too much or that you won't have an interaction with other medicines you may be taking.

Other Stop Snoring Aids

If you've tried all of these items above and still have a problem with snoring, it may be time to see your doctor.  He or she can recommend something of a higher concentration or may be able to fit you with a special mouth guard that helps keep your tongue and jaw in proper alignment at night, which also cuts down on snoring.  While most of these stop snoring aids seem to work for most patients, you might also want to try a combination of a few.  For instance, try a spray and a snore pillow.  Or, put a humidifier in your bedroom and use the nasal strips.  Usually you can find a relief for snoring if you just keep trying.