The original pillow with a hole is the range of ear pillows designed by dermatologist Dr. Cannon to relieve ear pain by removing pressure from the ear while you sleep. Every pillow with a hole in the middle in the range gives the sore ear an open space to rest, so whether you are dealing with ear pain, an ear pressure sore, chondrodermatitis, tinnitus or a new piercing, there is a foam pillow with holes built for it. Each one is an ear pressure relief pillow that keeps the ear off the surface all night.
Designed by dermatologist Dr. Joe R. Cannon. Made in Houston, Texas and shipped within 1 to 2 working days. See delivery and returns or the CNH Pillow FAQ.
Key Features
The range covers two fills so you can match the feel you want. The CNH Sleep Easy Pillow Original uses medical grade memory foam for firm, structured support. The CNH Cotton Comfort Pillow uses a soft natural cotton fill for sleepers who find foam too firm. Both come with a breathable, machine washable 100 percent cotton cover.
Experience the comfort and relief of the Original Pillow with a Hole. Don't let ear pain disrupt your sleep any longer. Buy now and enjoy a restful night's sleep.
The pillow with a hole was designed by board certified dermatologist Dr. Joe R. Cannon, who used it to treat his own patients with chondrodermatitis and ear pressure sores.
Jane Smith, a leading dermatologist and CNH expert, says:
"I've seen remarkable improvements in my patients using the Ear Pillow. It significantly reduces ear pressure and aids in faster healing of ear conditions."
A pillow with a hole in the middle works on one simple idea. When you sleep on your side, the hole gives your ear an open space to drop into, so the ear never presses against the surface. That is what separates a real ear pillow with hole from an ordinary cushion. No contact means no pressure, and no pressure means the ear pain, the ear cartilage pain, the pressure sore or the healing piercing is not aggravated overnight.
This is the same offloading principle dermatologists use to treat chondrodermatitis. A foam pillow with holes does not just cushion the ear, it removes the load entirely.
Side sleepers are the people who need a pillow with ear hole the most, because the full weight of the head sits on the ear all night. If you are searching for the best pillow for ear pain for side sleepers, the center hole keeps your favourite sleep side available without the morning ear ache. The contoured edge supports the neck so an ear pillow for side sleepers also keeps your spine aligned.
If your pain is specifically in the cartilage at the top of the ear, read more about ear cartilage pain when sleeping on your side, then choose the memory foam CNH Sleep Easy Pillow Original for the firmest support.
Many buyers call any pillow with a hole a donut pillow or a doughnut pillow for the ear, because the open center looks like a donut. The idea is the same. The difference is that these pillows are full size and shaped to support the head and neck through a whole night, not just a short rest like a small travel donut. So yes, if you are looking for a donut pillow for ear pain, this is the supportive, dermatologist designed version of it.
| Model | Fill | Hole size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNH Sleep Easy Pillow Original | Memory foam, firm | 2 by 4.5 inches | Side sleepers, CNH, otoplasty recovery |
| CNH Cotton Comfort Pillow | Natural cotton, soft | 4 by 4 inches | Sensitive sleepers who find foam too firm |
| Ear Piercing Pillow | Adjustable polyester | 4 by 4 inches | Healing a new ear piercing, travel |
| Tinnitus Pillow | Pressure free design | Center recess | Tinnitus sufferers |
| Pillow for Pressure Sores on Ear | Pressure relief | Center recess | Bedridden and elderly care |
For firm memory foam support choose the CNH Sleep Easy Pillow Original. For a soft natural fill choose the CNH Cotton Comfort Pillow. For healing a new piercing choose the ear piercing pillow. For ringing in the ears choose the tinnitus pillow. For pressure sores in eldercare choose the pillow for pressure sores on the ear.
A pillow with a hole relieves ear pain by giving the ear an open space to rest in, so it never presses against the surface. It is used for ear pressure sores, chondrodermatitis, ear cartilage pain, tinnitus and healing ear piercings. The full range is on the Sleep Easy Pillows page.
Yes. Side sleepers benefit most because the hole in the middle keeps the ear off the pillow while the contoured edge supports the neck. For the firmest support choose the CNH Sleep Easy Pillow Original.
It uses the same open center idea, but these are full size pillows that support the head and neck all night rather than small travel donuts. If you want a supportive donut pillow for ear pain, the CNH Cotton Comfort Pillow is a soft option and the Original is the firm one.
For piercing aftercare choose the adjustable ear piercing pillow, which is travel friendly and lets you set the height while the piercing heals.
Yes. Every model comes with a removable 100 percent cotton cover that is machine washable.