Snoring, weight and sleep position
Doctor explanation
Dr. Fowad discusses how weight and sleeping position can contribute to snoring.
About this video
Snoring can have several causes. Persistent loud snoring, pauses in breathing, gasping or marked daytime sleepiness should be assessed for sleep apnoea. Weight management and side sleeping may help some people, but do not replace that assessment.
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Further reading: HSE guidance on snoring.