Is Sleeping on Your Left Side Better for Your Health? Here’s What to Know

31. This is not something to simply blame on your sleeping position.

Repeated nighttime breathing difficulty can be associated with:

Sleep apnea

Asthma

Heart failure

Lung disease

Panic attacks

Other conditions

Seek medical evaluation if it happens repeatedly.

If you experience severe sudden breathing difficulty or chest pain, seek emergency medical care.

32. What If You Feel Your Heart Racing on the Left Side?
    Some people notice their heartbeat more strongly when lying on the left side.

Try changing position and see whether the sensation disappears.

But if palpitations are:

Frequent

Sustained