Details Matter
THE SHORT ANSWER: SIDE SLEEPING GENERALLY HELPS—BUT DETAILS MATTER
Most sleep experts agree that side sleeping is the most effective position for reducing snoring. When you sleep on your side, gravity helps keep your airway open, reducing the chance that your tongue or soft palate will collapse backward and vibrate—the very mechanism that creates snoring sounds.
As for which side? Research offers intriguing, individualized clues:
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One study suggests sleeping on the right side may slightly reduce obstructive sleep apnea symptoms for some, possibly due
