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.
Click here for more information on nasal strips and when they would and would not be of benefit.
Fantastic ! Are you going to keep writing articles? I like the way you write. BTW how did you make the little widget on top of your blog ? Thanks.
Posted by Streaming | 06. Aug, 2010, 8:17 pmGood stuff. this is why i love reading blogs other than my full time career as a dentist.
Posted by Dentist in Buffalo | 11. Aug, 2010, 7:05 amI enjoyed reading this blog post! Keep up the wonderful work.
Posted by Janene Annabel | 16. Aug, 2010, 2:27 pmValuable info. Lucky me I found your site by accident, I bookmarked it.
Posted by ultrasound technician | 20. Aug, 2010, 11:24 pmgenuinely a great post. I will surely be reading this blog additional.
Posted by Solomon Farnese | 23. Aug, 2010, 2:22 pmTerrific work! This is the type of information that should be shared around the web. Shame on the search engines for not positioning this post higher!
Posted by nursing schools | 25. Aug, 2010, 3:28 amAwesome post! You have a wonderful blog, absolutely the ideal Ive read so far. I will be looking forward to your next entry. Thanks again.
Posted by Deandre Sarafin | 25. Aug, 2010, 1:10 pmgenuinely a wonderful post. I will certainly be reading this blog more.
Posted by Fred Guntert | 26. Aug, 2010, 10:41 pmThis really a excellent post. I will certainly be reading this blog additional.
Posted by Denae Nania | 06. Sep, 2010, 3:55 pmI really enjoyed reading this post. Great step by step description!
Posted by Gry Hazardowe Blackjack | 06. Dec, 2010, 6:49 amwell written article, i just finished bookmarking it to regularly check it. i’d like to revisit on new articles. how can i configure the rss reader again? thanks!
Posted by Booker Malanado | 09. Dec, 2010, 11:14 amThis is a really well thought out post. I certainly enjoyed reading it. Thanks!
Posted by Lourdes Mulders | 10. Dec, 2010, 5:29 amThis was a great post, I hope you will write some more of these in the future….
Posted by filmy porno | 10. Dec, 2010, 6:23 pmI love the tips on this site, they are always to the point and just the information I was looking for. Theres a link at the bottom of the page its not working, please send me the link at joanbm3@gmail.com
Posted by mast cell tumors | 13. Dec, 2010, 3:33 amThe corticosteroid nasal sprays like Flonase target congestion, inflammation and swelling in your sinuses and have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Posted by Dental Clinic in Sherman Oaks | 31. Jan, 2011, 2:34 amI learnt a lot about nasal sprays and the different types. Great work! Can’t wait to read for the coming posts.
Posted by evelyn | 07. Feb, 2011, 12:29 pm