User manual

User’s FAQ
1. Q : Does the Stop Snoring Device really work ?
A: Snoring is caused when the airway is too narrow. When we sleep, our muscles are
relaxed. As air moves through the narrow airway during breathing, it causes the soft
tissues of the throat (tonsils, soft palate & uvula) to vibrate. This vibration creates the
sound of snoring. Generally, snoring can be reduced if the snorer changes his/her
sleeping position or is given a slight nudge by his/her bedmate. Based on this concept,
Stop Snoring Device was developed to reduce snoring by biofeedback. When snores are
detected, the device will output a 5 second pulse onto superficial skin. Snoring may
then be reduced in the following ways: i.) the snoring person changes his/her sleeping
position, or ii.) muscle tension in the throat is increased back to a normal position as a
reflex to the gentle massage wave.
Note: If you have a serious medical condition, refer to our introduction and warning
sections. Use only as directed. If any unusual symptoms appear, discontinue treatment
and see your doctor. Proper use of Stop Snoring Device requires self-discipline, careful
application, and time to train reflexes.
2. What is dB ? How do I know whether Stop Snoring Device can be used in my home?
A : A dB (decibel) is a unit of measurement of the intensity of sound. An environment
having a sound intensity of above 70 dB continuously is considered a very noisy
background. You would not normally live in this environment. The design of
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