If you regularly snore loudly, wake up gasping, or experience excessive daytime sleepiness, it is worth discussing these symptoms with a healthcare professional.
2. Sleeping on Your Side
Side sleeping is one of the most common sleeping positions.
It can be particularly useful for people who experience snoring or certain breathing problems during sleep.
Sleeping on your side may help keep the airway more open compared with sleeping flat on your back.
The position can also be helpful for people who experience acid reflux, especially when sleeping on the left side.
For some people, however, side sleeping may place pressure on the shoulder or hip.
Using a pillow that keeps the head and neck aligned with the spine can help improve comfort.
Placing a pillow between the knees may also help maintain a more comfortable position for the hips and lower back.
3. Sleeping on Your Stomach
Sleeping on the stomach is sometimes called the prone position.
Some people naturally prefer this position, and it may reduce snoring for certain individuals because the airway can remain more open than when lying on the back.
However, stomach sleeping has a potential disadvantage: the head usually has to remain turned to one side in order to breathe.
