"I Should Have Thought of That!" We've all seen products or systems, the simplicity of which caused us to think, "I should've thought of that.
" The nasal strip is one of those products; a simple invention that has led to a peaceful night's sleep for millions of people.
If you're unsure what a nasal strip is, think of it this way: it's almost like taking one of those plastic strips that men slip into the neck collar of their dress shirts to keep them nice and pointed, placing it on the adhesive side of a band-aid, then placing it over the bridge of your nose.
The plastic piece, of course, wants to remain straight, and the band-aid want to adhere to the skin, the result being nasal passages held open from the outside.
Nasal strips couldn't be more simple.
For snoring sufferers who have nasal airway congestion, the strips provide relief from both congestion and snoring.
Blocked, or partially blocked, airways, can cause a snorer to breath through the mouth, which is an unnatural way to sleep and breathe.
Depending on other factors, mouth-breathing during sleep can cause vibration in one or more of the soft palate, the tongue and the esophagus that cause the snoring sound.
Nasal strips are the perfect remedy for snorers suffering from mild to moderate nasal congestion, but the strips may not work for people who snore due to other factors or those that have severe nasal congestion.
As with most causes of snoring, nasal congestion is the manifestation of some other physical problem.
Usually, nasal allergies, a cold or flu, or something along those lines is the culprit.
In fewer instances, a problem such as nasal polyps, or a deviated septum ("septum" being the divider between the nostrils).
A Cost Effective Remedy? Nasal strips generally cost only a few dollars for 12 to 24 strips, that's about two to four weeks worth of strips.
They seem to be cost effective, and they certainly are that, especially when they deliver peaceful night's sleep.
Considering a stop snoring device like a C-Pap machine used to treat sleep apnea, a notorious snoring cause, and dangerous condition, can be expensive, nasal strips are cheap.
The "big picture" has to be consulted if prolonged use of the strips is required.
In such a case, the physical cause of snoring hasn't gone away, and the cost of nasal strips begins to mount.
As with most any stop snoring remedy, short-term use, followed by the cause being cured or simply going away, as with a cold, is the optimal situation.
If the snoring persists, finding the root cause is always the best alternative.
As always, consult with a physician before commencing treatment for any condition, even one as seemingly simple as snoring.
Snoring isn't to be taken lightly, it can be a warning sign from some other, more serious problem.
" The nasal strip is one of those products; a simple invention that has led to a peaceful night's sleep for millions of people.
If you're unsure what a nasal strip is, think of it this way: it's almost like taking one of those plastic strips that men slip into the neck collar of their dress shirts to keep them nice and pointed, placing it on the adhesive side of a band-aid, then placing it over the bridge of your nose.
The plastic piece, of course, wants to remain straight, and the band-aid want to adhere to the skin, the result being nasal passages held open from the outside.
Nasal strips couldn't be more simple.
For snoring sufferers who have nasal airway congestion, the strips provide relief from both congestion and snoring.
Blocked, or partially blocked, airways, can cause a snorer to breath through the mouth, which is an unnatural way to sleep and breathe.
Depending on other factors, mouth-breathing during sleep can cause vibration in one or more of the soft palate, the tongue and the esophagus that cause the snoring sound.
Nasal strips are the perfect remedy for snorers suffering from mild to moderate nasal congestion, but the strips may not work for people who snore due to other factors or those that have severe nasal congestion.
As with most causes of snoring, nasal congestion is the manifestation of some other physical problem.
Usually, nasal allergies, a cold or flu, or something along those lines is the culprit.
In fewer instances, a problem such as nasal polyps, or a deviated septum ("septum" being the divider between the nostrils).
A Cost Effective Remedy? Nasal strips generally cost only a few dollars for 12 to 24 strips, that's about two to four weeks worth of strips.
They seem to be cost effective, and they certainly are that, especially when they deliver peaceful night's sleep.
Considering a stop snoring device like a C-Pap machine used to treat sleep apnea, a notorious snoring cause, and dangerous condition, can be expensive, nasal strips are cheap.
The "big picture" has to be consulted if prolonged use of the strips is required.
In such a case, the physical cause of snoring hasn't gone away, and the cost of nasal strips begins to mount.
As with most any stop snoring remedy, short-term use, followed by the cause being cured or simply going away, as with a cold, is the optimal situation.
If the snoring persists, finding the root cause is always the best alternative.
As always, consult with a physician before commencing treatment for any condition, even one as seemingly simple as snoring.
Snoring isn't to be taken lightly, it can be a warning sign from some other, more serious problem.