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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent

Conch blowing could help to alleviate sleep apnoea, study suggests

A man blowing a conch
Conch blowing is an ancient ritual that involves breathing in deeply and exhaling into the spiral-shaped shell. Photograph: Eduardo Verdugo/AP

Blowing into a conch shell could help tackle the symptoms of a sleep disorder that affects millions of people across the UK, according to a study.

Conch blowing, also known as shankh blowing, is an ancient ritual that involves breathing in deeply and exhaling into the spiral-shaped shell.

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