Does sleeping on your right side help or worsen snoring?

3. Nasal Congestion and Circulation
Some people find that their nasal congestion varies depending on their sleeping position. Sleeping on your right side can worsen congestion in the right nostril due to gravity and changes in blood flow. If your snoring is caused by nasal obstruction rather than a collapsed throat, this can exacerbate it.

Sleeping on your right side can help reduce snoring

Sleeping on your right side can be beneficial if:

Your snoring occurs mainly when you sleep on your back.
You don't suffer from acid reflux.
Your snoring is mild and depends on your sleeping position.
You have shoulder or hip pain that prevents you from sleeping on your left side.
In these cases, sleeping on your right side is often a reasonable compromise and can significantly reduce snoring compared to sleeping on your back.

When this can worsen snoring

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