A Quick Guide to Over the Counter Snoring Remedies…
Contrary to popular belief snoring is not actually a disease or even illness in its own right; rather it is a symptom of another underlying health condition that is blocking the nasal passageways. So, for a remedy to stop the snoring it must treat the cause…
Decongestants -
These ease congestion by reducing the swelling of the mucous membranes that line the nose and sinuses caused by enlarging blood vessels. Decongestants help constrict the blood vessels thereby reducing the swelling and clearing the nasal passageways.
They can be taken in the form of oral pills or capsules; and are also available as nasal sprays or drops. One tip - do not overuse decongestant drops or sprays because their effect lessens over time.
Cold and Flu Remedies -
If your snoring is being caused by that niggling cold then there are some remedies available on the market that will suppress the cold and flu symptoms to help reduce the associated problem of snoring.
Most of these types of over the counter remedies are a formulation of drugs like decongestants, ibuprofen and paracetamol. Some may also include caffeine and vitamin C.
If you are suffering with a cough rather than a cold then cough mixtures are generally not very effective as snoring remedies – with perhaps the exception of the mucolytic preparations.
These make mucous easier to cough up, so if your snoring problem is being caused by mucous blocking your airways you may find some benefit to using the type of remedy.
Corticosteroids -
These are anti-inflammatory drugs used to ease inflammation in the nasal passageways for allergic conditions such as hay fever. Although these are prescription drugs and, therefore, not generally available over the counter they still merit a mention.
They are only prescribed when the body needs additional supplies to support an overworked immune system. It is important, however, that after a few weeks the dosage given is gradually reduced so that the body is allowed to adjust back its own normal level of production.
Unfortunately, there are no over the counter snoring remedies but by treating other health conditions the above medications have a welcome side effect of reducing any associated snoring problems.
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