backward.
This can narrow the airway.
Side sleeping may help keep the airway more open.
This is sometimes called positional sleep apnea when breathing disturbances are significantly worse in certain positions.
However, side sleeping is not a replacement for medical treatment when obstructive sleep apnea is present.
- Sleep Apnea Is More Serious Than Ordinary Snoring
If you regularly:
Snore loudly
Stop breathing during sleep
Wake up gasping
Wake with headaches
Feel extremely tired during the day
Have difficulty concentrating
talk to a healthcare professional.
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea can contribute
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