Inclined lateral positional pillow
How I control my snoring with an anti snoring pillow.
I am a victim of snoring and sleep apnoea; I have had this condition for a few years now. Ignorance was a factor for not realizing the seriousness of the condition. Way back in 2006 I had two, what I would categorize as quite a severe apneas. This was enough to wake me up gasping and choking, this experience lasted for a few minutes, again I did not take it too seriously until I had a third attack which lasted almost two hours before it settled down.
I soon learnt that the apneas are serious enough to disrupt life completely by way of fatigue during the day, drowsiness, falling asleep while driving etc. There are much more serious conditions that apneas can lead to such as heart attacks, high blood pressure, and hypertension. We sometimes hear of people who die in their sleep. Is it possible it happened because for a severe apnea?
I had a polysomnogram done it was serious enough for my doctor to recommend a CPAP machine. I tried a CPAP for twenty four hours, and hated it, it was too intrusive and I am claustrophobic. I can understand a CPAP has a very specific job to do, which is basically to pump a continuous supply of air and force the air passage clear for breathing normally.
For me the discomfort, the restrictions, the claustrophobic feeling, the dependence was major factors that prevented me from making it a part of my nightly regime. I swapped for an anti snoring pillow; to be precise it is an inclined, lateral positional pillow. This pillow has allowed me to sleep quite comfortably now for about two years; so far I have avoided any mild or serious attacks of apnea like the ones I mentioned above. The pillow allows for sleeping on the left or right lateral position with comfort. Turning from left to right or vice versa is easy. Importantly I have total independence and freedom during sleep.
I also discovered sleeping in an inclined position helps with mild respiratory conditions; I have often heard it helps with cardiovascular problems by reducing the pressure on organs. This inclined positions coupled with a lateral position helps to prevent or reduce snoring. The inclined position helps me to breathe easier, and the lateral position reduces or prevents blockage, thus controlling snoring and preventing sleep apnea.
I hope this encourages you to research such products in the market.