position can influence how open your airway remains.
Why sleeping on your back may make snoring worse
When you lie flat on your back, gravity can allow your tongue and other soft tissues to move toward the back of your throat. This can narrow the airway and make airflow more turbulent.
For some people, the result is louder or more frequent snoring.
Back sleeping may also worsen obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the upper airway repeatedly becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep.
How side sleeping may help
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