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Snoring & Nasal Breathing Problems
We've added this page to help you better understand the links between chronic LOUD, open-mouth snoring and nasal breathing difficulties. Sleep and ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) specialists say that as much as 85% of all non-apnea snoring is the result of open-mouth breathing while asleep.
It's really just common sense. You have to breathe while asleep. You are going to do it through your nose or your mouth. If you breathe through your mouth, you will probably snore.
We humans are designed to do most of our breathing through the nose. The nose contains many small hairs to filter dust particles, and sinus cavities to warm and humidify dry air. So, PLEASE - don't try to close your mouth to stop the snoring if you can't breathe well through your nose. If you are having nasal breathing difficulties, fix that problem first. Then, you can work on stopping your snoring.
The Nose Test
The simple way to see if the SnorEnder can help you reduce or even stop the snoring is to lie down in bed. Get comfortable and use the same pillow under your head and neck that you use at night. Relax, close your eyes and breathe naturally.
FACT: did you know that sleeping on your side causes the lower nostril to swell due to increased blood flow and partially close? That's one reason people shift frequently during sleep.
If you snore, you may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ONLY your healthcare professional can diagnose this potentially life-threatening sleep disorder.
IMPORTANT: You should be able to breathe easily through at least one nostril, it's even better with both.
If you CAN breathe easily through at least one nostril while taking the NOSE TEST, then order a SnorEnder. It will very probably help you reduce or even stop the snoring, and be sure to see the Questions below.
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Nasal Breathing & SnorEnder Use
For SnorEnder users, the way to reduce or stop the snoring is to be sure - every time you use it - that you can breathe easily through your nose. This means that if your nose is blocked, it makes no sense to try to keep your mouth closed too. The #1 reason we get returns is because the user has a nasal problem that is in some way interfering with proper breathing through the nose. Fix that, and the SnorEnder works very well to reduce or even stop chronic, loud open-mouth snoring.
Keep It Cool
Most of us sleep in bedrooms that are much too warm. Sleep experts for decades have said that you will fall asleep faster and sleep longer in a room that's about 62-65 degrees F. Most bedrooms are kept around 70-72+ degrees, much too warm for a good, restful sleep. A cooler bedroom helps the body get ready for sleep.
Some SnorEnder wearers have emailed us to say that they feel "hot" while wearing their SnorEnder. Remember your mother's voice when you were a child: "Put a hat on if you're going outside in the snow"? People lose as much as 70% of their body heat through the uncovered head. It's nature's way of helping us control our body heat. If you're cold while outside, just put a hat on.
Since the SnorEnder traps heat like a ski hat, retaining some body heat, you will sleep far more comfortably in a cooler bedroom. Also, the body responds to the cooler temperatures by making it easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many surveys have shown that the average American home is heated too warm, often by as much as 8-10 degrees. With today's high energy costs, a too-warm bedroom means that you're not only suffering from poor sleep, you're also wasting money. A curious side benefit of wearing the SnorEnder: your feet should be nice and warm.
So, turn down that thermostat to an ideal 60-62 degrees F at night. Save some money and enjoy a better night's sleep. If you're cold, use a lightweight comforter (one with a hypo-allergenic polyester filling is best) and if you snore, wear a SnorEnder.
You've Gotta Breathe!
The mouth is a "secondary" breathing organ, useful when you need lots of air quickly - exercise, running, or when your nose is blocked by a cold or flu. If you snore because your mouth is open during sleep, closing it will reduce the snoring in more than 85% of cases.
However, if you have undiagnosed nasal breathing difficulties, keeping the mouth closed is going to lead to real problems. If the mouth is closed, and your nose is blocked, how are you going to breathe?
Some users have reported a "panic" sensation, or discomfort while wearing the SnorEnder. In every case where we have talked with the customer via email or phone, we tell them two things:
They may very likely have sleep apnea, a serious and unrecognized nasal obstruction, or an underlying sinus condition that has gone undiagnosed.
Neti Pots
If you've never heard of the "Neti Pot" that's not surprising. Invented in Asia and used by millions of people for more than 2,000 years, the Neti Pot is a fast, easy, simple and VERY effective way to improve your nasal breathing, reduce sinus pain and irritation and reduce the "stuffy nose" effects of allergies, colds and the flu.
The Neti Pot may even be helpful for some migraine sufferers.
For more information, visit your local healthfood and organic products store. Or type in "neti pot" in a search engine such as Google or Yahoo. They're not expensive and they really work when used properly.
Recently (January 2008), articles in the popular media have reported on a few university studies that seem to indicate that some chronic snoring in adults MAY be linked somehow to low-grade bronchitis or chronic sinus infections. If this turns out to have some factual basis, it could lead to innovative solutions for many snorers. Meanwhile, using a neti pot just might help?
Breathing Problems & Snoring
Like most US and Canadian homes, yours is probably heated (and air-conditioned) by a forced-air system. Some researchers are starting to question the possible links between these heating systems and the epidemic of low-grade, chronic breathing problems in America.
In newer homes, the air circulation system is "closed" to promote energy saving. This means that the supply of fresh air may not be as "fresh" as needed. Forced-air heating also dries out the ambient air in your home. It may also dry out your respiratory system - and humidifiers built into newer HVAC systems require regular cleaning and maintenance. Otherwise, they are a perfect breeding ground for mould and other pathogens.
One major side-effect of improperly-maintained or installed HVAC systems in homes and offices is that it may be a contributory factor in the explosive rise in "sleep apnea," snoring and other respiratory problems among urban and suburban populations. This isn't as far-fetched as you may think. Consider what the effects of air pollution are in major cities. Serious air pollution is easy to see and easy to link to breathing problems. But even the much lower levels of pollution in the average home and ofice may also have low-grade, chronic effects. The use of HEPA filters in your HVAC system and vacuum cleaner and properly-maintaned humidifiers may help.
While it's impractical to replace these expensive systems, you should have a licensed HVAC professional inspect and clean your filters, air ducts and vents at least once every couple of years.
If you are having a new home custom-built, why not consider alternative HVAC solutions?
Who Returns a SnorEnder?
Not many people - about 3% (which is actually very good) - usually those who don't take the time to make sure that they can breathe easily and properly through their nose each time they use it. This is what we have learned from those who have returned the product - almost all of the very few SnorEnders that are returned come from customers who:
When we get an email or phone call from a customer who wants to return the product, we try to ask a couple of questions. Not because we're nosy, but because we use the information we gain to improve our products.
QUESTIONS?
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NOSE TEST Questions We Are Asked:
Q: I can breathe just fine through my right nostril, but the left one seems stuffy. Did I pass the NOSE TEST?
A: YES, you did. But you would probably benefit a lot from using a neti pot a couple times a week. You can find neti pots in your local health stores or online. It's an easy, cheap and very effective way to reduce allergy symptoms and nasal congestion. And it might even help with migraine headaches. We recommend that every snorer should use a neti pot because it is one simple, effective, safe and cheap nasal breathing aid that actually works. We don't make any money from our recommendation, we don't sell them. But we do use them ourselves.
Q: Until I took your NOSE TEST, I never realized how poor my nose breathing is! What can I do to improve it. My snoring is driving my wife nuts!
A: First, see your doctor. Get checked for Sleep Apnea. It's a serious sleep disorder that has been linked to heart disease and other potentially fatal conditions. Make sure that there isn't some deeper problem.
Second, if your doctor has no serious objections, buy yourself a neti pot and use it when needed before bed. There is a technique for using a neti pot that calls for deep inspiration of the saline solution into your nose and sinuses. It is a little hard to get used to the first time or two, but once you do it you'll be amazed at how much better you feel - with no drug side effects. It doesn't matter whether the neti pot is made of plastic or fired ceramic, whatever you like is just fine.
Q: I read somewhere that a proper snoring study often requires the patient to sedated (drugged until asleep), and that a simple NOSE TEST like your can't help me determine if I may have sleep apnea.
A: TRUE. Our NOSE TEST is no substitute for proper medical diagnosis or care. It is intended to help you understand the relationship between proper nasal breathing and non-apnea snoring, and show you why you should not order a SnorEnder if you can't breathe easily and properly through your nose when lying on your back. Nothing more is implied. If you have the symptoms of sleep apnea (like snoring), please see your doctor immediately.
If you snore, you may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ONLY your healthcare professional can diagnose this potentially life-threatening sleep disorder.
Q: I emailed you and a representative actually suggested that I try a competitor's product (chin tape) first. Why?
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