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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lois Mackenzie

These are the sleeping positions proven to eliminate snoring, according to an expert

Did you know your sleep position can affect your snoring? - (Getty/iStock)

If you’re a snorer (or share a room with someone who is), you’ve likely tried a myriad of remedies to reduce the noise you’re making through the night. There are things like anti-snore pillows and nose strips, but sometimes it can be resolved with something pretty basic: how you sleep.

Dr Hana Patel, NHS GP and resident sleep expert at Time4Sleep, explains how snoring can affect us. “Snoring can be detrimental to those we share a space with, and they can sometimes become damaging to our relationships due to a build up of frustration and accumulated lack of sleep, as well as impacting on the physical and mental health of the person experiencing a sleep shortage,” she says.

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