This article is part of a series that will help you cope with acid reflux.
Acid Reflux Pillow
You can fInd relief from the symptoms of acid reflux by using an Acid Reflux Pillow. A pillow gives support to our neck and head when we lie down and sleep. It helps to relax our tired muscles after a tiring day. There are various forms of pillows available in the market for the regular use.
Some special pillows are developed under medical supervision to give comfort to people suffering from various diseases. One of them is the Acid Reflux Pillow. These are intended to give relief to the people suffering from Acid Reflux. These pillows help to prevent acid from the stomach from traveling backwards up the oesophagus (the name of the tube that connects the throat to the stomach) when a person is lying down or sleeping.
Guidelines for using an acid reflux pillow:
These pillows can be used with or without your favorite regular pillow. The pillow is designed to raise your head to a height 6 to 8 inches above your hips. It has a gradual incline to raise your head to make your sleeping position comfortable when you sleep side ways or on your back. However, it is important to read and understand the instructions that come with the pillows. Using these pillows without following the specified guidelines can increase the suffering from acid reflux.
Each Acid Reflux Pillow comes in a separate zipped pillow case with attractive handles. It can be carried anywhere where it might be needed.
Structure of the pillow: The design of the pillow gives total support and comfort to your upper body. It can be used with or without your regular pillow. Normally, the thickness of the pillow is 7 inches deep and measures 24 inches in width. It has a wavy structure which provides comfortable support while you sleep either side ways or even if you sleep on your back. It can also be washed as it comes in a washable travel cover. The use of this pillow can also be beneficial when you are traveling.
The use of this type of pillow is not only restricted to Acid Reflux patients. It can also be used by asthma patients, heart patients, children and babies, pregnant women, people having snoring problems, and many more.
Asthma patients: These people are more likely to suffer from breathing problems when they are lying down. Use of these pillows elevates their head which makes it easier for them to breath even when they are lying down or sleeping.
Heart Patients: These people can also suffer from breathing problems while lying down. Elevating their heads using these special pillows gives a clear way for breathing and leads to a comfortable night's sleep.
Pregnant women: As the pregnancy develops, women are more prone to acid reflux due to weight gain. It is recommended that they use this type of pillow for a comfortable night's sleep.
Children and Babies: Acid reflux can occur in infants and children also. In infants it is common to see them "spitting up" after their meals. This problem usually ceases as the child grows older. Thus it is possible to use these pillows to reduce the symptoms of acid reflux, under the guidance of your child's doctor.
Snoring problems: By raising the head and chest above the hips, through using these pillows, the airways are less likely to become obstructed during sleep. this can help to prevent snoring problems also.
It is important to keep the acid reflux pillow clean. The pillow normally comes with a washable cover so it can be washed whenever needed.
Use it with your favorite pillow: It can be used with or without your favorite regular pillow.
It is recommended that you consult your physician or doctor to learn more about the use of an acid relux pillow, and whether it would be beneficial for you, or your child, to use one to relieve the symptoms of acid reflux, and also breathig problems while asleep.
I hope this article provided you with the information and understanding you were looking for.
Brian Waybridge, the author of this article, suffered for many years with the pain of acid reflux before he found welcome relief.