Snoring occurs when the airways narrow during sleep and air cannot flow freely. This causes soft tissues in the throat to vibrate, producing the characteristic sounds. Possible causes include: Relaxed throat muscles during sleep, which narrow the airways Lying on your back, which allows the tongue and surrounding tissue to fall backwards Anatomical features, such as narrow nasal passages or a narrow throat Enlarged tonsils or polyps Excess weight, which puts additional pressure on the airways Alcohol or sedatives, which relax the muscles further A blocked nose caused by allergies or a cold Jaw or dental misalignment In some cases, snoring can also be a sign of a sleep disorder such as sleep apnoea. If you snore regularly or have pauses in breathing, you should seek medical advice.

What should I do if I have sleep apnoea?

If you suspect you have sleep apnoea, seeking medical advice is the most important first step, as it is a sleep disorder that requires treatment. Depending on its severity, different treatments may be considered, such as breathing masks (CPAP), special oral appliances or other medical measures. An adapted sleep environment can also help improve sleep quality. An ergonomic mattress and a suitable pillow can help support a favourable sleep position and make breathing easier during sleep.

Which mattress is right for sleep apnoea?

A mattress for sleep apnoea should help your body maintain a stable, ergonomic sleep position. The aim is to keep your airways as clear as possible, especially by supporting your back, shoulders and neck correctly. A mattress tailored to you can help optimise your sleep position, but it does not replace medical treatment.

Can a mattress reduce snoring?

Yes, a suitable mattress can help reduce snoring by supporting a more favourable sleep position. Lying on your side is particularly important, as the airways are more likely to narrow when you lie on your back. An ergonomic mattress helps keep this position stable.

What does an “anti-snoring pillow” do?

An “anti-snoring pillow”, neck support pillow or ergonomic pillow supports the correct positioning of your head and neck and can help keep your airways open. It stabilises your sleep position and reduces awkward postures that may contribute to snoring. However, how well it works depends greatly on the individual fit, so a personalised sleep ergonomics analysis and a suitably adjusted pillow are recommended.

Which sleep position is best for sleep apnoea?

Lying on your side is often considered more suitable if you have sleep apnoea, as the airways are less likely to become blocked in this position. When you lie on your back, your tongue can fall backwards and obstruct your breathing. It is important that your mattress and pillow support your chosen sleep position securely.

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Mattress and pillow for sleep apnoea and snoring.

Sleep apnoea and snoring can significantly affect sleep quality and lead to severe daytime tiredness. Sleep apnoea in particular causes pauses in breathing during the night, which put strain on the body and may increase long-term health risks such as cardiovascular problems or high blood pressure. Alongside medical measures, your sleep environment also plays an important role. The right mattress and a suitable pillow can help improve your sleep position and ease pressure on your airways.

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Causes: Why sleep apnoea and snoring occur during sleep

Sleep apnoea and snoring are often caused by narrowed airways during sleep. The muscles in the throat relax, which can partially block the airways. With sleep apnoea, this leads to repeated pauses in breathing.

Physical and medical factors also play an important role alongside your sleep environment. These include the anatomy of your throat or nose, a set-back jaw position, and excess weight, which can further narrow the airways.

Other contributing factors include:

Sleep position (especially lying on your back)
Body shape and weight
Incorrect positioning of your head and neck
An unsuitable mattress or pillow
Alcohol consumption or muscle relaxation before sleep

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Which mattress is recommended for sleep apnoea and snoring

Your mattress affects your sleep position and therefore your breathing during the night. An unsuitable mattress can cause your body to lie in a poor position and place greater strain on your airways.

A suitable mattress supports your body so that you can maintain a stable, ergonomic lying position. Correct support for your back, shoulders and neck is particularly important, as these areas have a direct effect on your airways.

Although a mattress cannot treat sleep apnoea, it can help improve your sleeping conditions and reduce snoring.

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How slaapTEQ can support you with sleep apnoea and snoring

slaapTEQ uses individually adjustable sleep systems that ease pressure on your airways and encourage calmer breathing. With up to 24 adjustable zones, the mattress can be set up to support a stable sleep position and reduce pressure points.

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Pillows for snoring

A suitable neck support pillow helps keep your cervical spine in a neutral position and your airways as clear as possible. This not only eases pressure on your neck but also supports calmer breathing. For snoring in particular, specially tailored pillows can help stabilise your sleep position and prevent your neck from bending at an awkward angle.

Everyone is different. Just as faces vary, so do head shapes, neck lengths and shoulder widths. That is why slaapTEQ uses ergonomic neck support pillows with adjustable heights. Alongside your specific discomfort, your individual body measurements are also taken into account using the patented sleep ergonomics simulator.

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Frequently asked questions about mattresses and pillows for sleep apnoea or snoring

Snoring occurs when the airways narrow during sleep and air cannot flow freely. This causes soft tissues in the throat to vibrate, producing the characteristic sounds.
Possible causes include:
- Relaxed throat muscles during sleep, which narrow the airways
- Lying on your back, which allows the tongue and surrounding tissue to fall backwards
- Anatomical features, such as narrow nasal passages or a narrow throat
- Enlarged tonsils or polyps
- Excess weight, which puts additional pressure on the airways
- Alcohol or sedatives, which relax the muscles further
- A blocked nose caused by allergies or a cold
- Jaw or dental misalignment
In some cases, snoring can also be a sign of a sleep disorder such as sleep apnoea. If you snore regularly or have pauses in breathing, you should seek medical advice.
If you suspect you have sleep apnoea, seeking medical advice is the most important first step, as it is a sleep disorder that requires treatment. Depending on its severity, different treatments may be considered, such as breathing masks (CPAP), special oral appliances or other medical measures.
An adapted sleep environment can also help improve sleep quality. An ergonomic mattress and a suitable pillow can help support a favourable sleep position and make breathing easier during sleep.
A mattress for sleep apnoea should help your body maintain a stable, ergonomic sleep position. The aim is to keep your airways as clear as possible, especially by supporting your back, shoulders and neck correctly. A mattress tailored to you can help optimise your sleep position, but it does not replace medical treatment.
Yes, a suitable mattress can help reduce snoring by supporting a more favourable sleep position. Lying on your side is particularly important, as the airways are more likely to narrow when you lie on your back. An ergonomic mattress helps keep this position stable.
An “anti-snoring pillow”, neck support pillow or ergonomic pillow supports the correct positioning of your head and neck and can help keep your airways open. It stabilises your sleep position and reduces awkward postures that may contribute to snoring. However, how well it works depends greatly on the individual fit, so a personalised sleep ergonomics analysis and a suitably adjusted pillow are recommended.
Lying on your side is often considered more suitable if you have sleep apnoea, as the airways are less likely to become blocked in this position. When you lie on your back, your tongue can fall backwards and obstruct your breathing. It is important that your mattress and pillow support your chosen sleep position securely.

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