Unable to Sleep due to snores

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I am unable to sleep on my back due to snoring, I have to sleep on my sides this causes pain and I keep waking up in night.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

There are many causes for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Obesity, deviated nasal septum, laxity of pharyngeal muscles, tongue base hypertrophy etc. Identification of cause is important before planning any treatment

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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required. If you are obese then weight loss is the treatment

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