reduce snoring because it may prevent the tongue and soft tissues in the throat from falling backward and narrowing the airway. Meanwhile, left-side sleeping has a specific advantage for acid reflux: it generally makes it harder for stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus.
Here’s a quick comparison.
Sleeping positionPotential benefitsThings to knowLeft sideOften helps reduce nighttime acid reflux; may help positional snoringA useful first position to try if reflux is a major concernRight sideMay reduce snoring compared with sleeping on the backCan worsen nighttime reflux for some peopleBackCan
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