Suffering From Sleep Apnea? Try Blowing Into a Conch Shell Almost Daily, New Study Suggests
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Have Sleep Apnea? Blow on a Conch Shell
A small study out of India suggests that blowing into a conch shell—a practice rooted in Indian tradition—may provide relief for people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, the most common sleep-tied breathing disorder . OSA is a condition where throat muscles block the airway during sleep, causing...
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Researchers say the practice might provide a simpler and low-cost alternative to the standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, though trials with more participants are needed
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