medications with a healthcare professional
Some medicines can affect alertness, muscle tone, or breathing during sleep. Don’t stop prescribed medication on your own, but ask your clinician if you suspect a medicine may be contributing to your symptoms.
Consider an evaluation for sleep apnea
If snoring is loud and frequent, or someone notices pauses in your breathing, choking, or gasping during sleep, seek medical advice. A clinician may recommend a sleep evaluation.
Sleep apnea is treatable, and changing sleeping position alone may not be enough.
Which Sleeping Position Is Best
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