Over-the-counter stop snoring aids can offer real solutions to an ongoing problem for many chronic snorers.  If someone you care about lets you know you're a snorer, it's time to consider over-the-counter treatments.  Much like natural remedies, many over-the-counter stop snoring aids have little or no side effects and are pain-free.

Dr. Mark Mahowald, past president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and director of the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center, opined, "There are all sorts of sprays, pills and tablets that claim to make snoring better, but I have yet to see any validation by scientific studies to support those claims."  Review these over-the-counter options before considering more aggressive treatments such as surgery to see if they work for you.

Nasal Sprays for Snoring

Instead of making your own nasal spray, you can purchase pre-mixed over-the-counter nasal sprays.  Ysnore is one of several nasal sprays designed to clear up your nasal passageways to minimize snoring.  Nasal sprays are squirted once or twice into each nostril one or two times daily for better breathing.

Most over-the-counter nasal sprays are saline based.  Some incorporate a range of homeopathic ingredients while others are a simple buffered solution to loosen nasal congestion.  Over-the-counter nasal sprays are portable and convenient.

Nasal Strips for Snoring

Closed nasal passageways contribute toward snoring.  Nasal strips such as BreatheRight open up the nasal passageways naturally so you can breathe better.  The adhesive nasal strips are placed over your nose to hold the nostril open wider.

With the nostrils opened, breathing is freer.  You can wear these nasal strips overnight to stop snoring.  Some nasal strips contain other anti-inflammatory or decongestant element such as eucalyptus.  BreatheRight also makes a nasal spray to use with the nasal strips for maximum relief.

The combination of nasal strips and nasal spray gently opens up your nasal passages.  Even allergy sufferers can get essential relief by using non-irritating nasal strips and nasal spray.

Herbal Sleep Remedies for Snoring

For those who have trouble getting to sleep, giving up sleeping pills might be alarming.  Over-the-counter herbal sleep remedies such as melatonin help you get to sleep without snoring.  Most are based on botanicals such as floral compounds.  Calms Forte is a popular over-the-counter herbal solution for people who want to get to sleep without snoring.

These suggestions are just a few of the options available to consider. Obviously the entire subject can't be handled in depth in this short article, but they are a great place to start non the less. I encourage you to start with these ideas, I think you'll find them to be very effective for many chronic snoring situations. Good luck and I hope you find yourself on the road to a quiet nights sleep sooner rather than later.