subject: How Nasal Pillows Regulate Your Snoring [print this page] Snoring is caused by the uvula, or that little dangly thing in the back of your mouth called the palate, vibrating irregularly due to a blocked breathing passageway, typically your nasal passages or throat. Interesting things that can cause irregular airflow can be a back-sleeper's tongue getting thrown to the back of the mouth or the consumption of alcohol, which causes the throat muscles or nasal passages to become obstructed. The good news is that nasal pillows can solve this common problem!
Nasal pillows, also called cpap pillows (CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), are soft, plastic mushroom-like plugs that fit in your nostrils and provide a seal from your nose to the tubes that help regulate airflow while breathing during sleep, thus eliminating snoring. If you are an open mouth sleeper, you will want to supplement your pillow with a chin strap that keeps your mouth closed. Chances are that if you do need nasal pillows, you may have a bigger issue than just snoring. One of the most common reasons for a physician to prescribe nasal pillows, cpap nasal pillow masks, or sleep apnea masks is because you have sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea occurs when you stop breathing for a breath or two during sleep. If this is the case for you, then you may need to have your doctor conduct a sleep study to determine the correct nasal pillow pressure needed. For more information visit to our site at http://www.us-med.com
