subject: Ear Plugs For Snoring Provide Relief For A Partner [print this page] For those who live with someone who snores, sleep may be something that you are frequently deprived of. Instead of just living with it or trying to ignore it, you may want to consider ear plugs to block out the noise.
It is important to understand that snoring can often be a symptom of other, more serious, medical problems, although that does not make sleeping through what may sound like a jet taking off any easier. Your partner may be aware of the problem, but probably has no control over their middle-of-the-night noise making routine.
The person making the noise probably doesn't require ear plugs for their snoring but their bedmate may choose to wear them to avoid the necessity of sleeping in a separate room. Rather than placing a pillow over your head or worse over the head of the sleeper making the noise, there are several stop snoring devices that may prove effective. Ear plugs are just one option. Since each persons ears may be a little different, slightly different ones may be needed.
Different Designs Block Sounds Differently
The soft spongy ear plug design has been found to work well for many individuals. They are relatively inexpensive, but they may block out enough noise to enable the wearer to get a good nights sleep. The pliable rubber type take on the shape of the internal ear and will eliminate the majority of outside noise, however some wearers find them uncomfortable or find that they allow some noise to enter.
Another design is similar in shape to a small baby bottle nipple, with a small ball on the end. These are designed to fit into the ear canal and completely eliminate any outside noises, including the noise from the loudest snorer. While sleep will not be interrupted by noise, you will want to decide if being asleep and unable to hear any sounds at night is a good idea. If you have young children in the house, then the necessity of being able to hear them at night may outweigh the need for a sound sleep.
Industrial design noise reducing ear plugs are usually produced from soft foam for comfort in addition to being moisture resistant and dermotologically safe. They might not block all the noise, however they will dull loud snoring sufficiently allowing for tranquil slumber. Loud noises, like a smoke detector or fire alarm, will still get through to wake you up. Even the sound of a crying child, since it is usually at a higher pitch, should be able to be heard through a soft foam ear plug for snoring.
Should you like to handle the snoring issue from the snorer's viewpoint then our strongest recommendation would be the use of a snoring chin strap. This can be used by the snorer when sleeping and will support the jaw in a closed as well as slightly forward position which is required to stop the soft palate from collapsing in to the airway while sleeping. It is frequently a constricted airway that is the cause of the noise of snoring.
