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2. Is sleeping on your back or side healthier? Experts reveal ...

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   A downside of side-sleeping is that it can be difficult to keep the spine aligned, which can put pressure on the neck, back, or hips. Side-sleeping may exacerbate pain, especially in the neck or ...

3. What is the healthiest sleeping position? These 2 positions ...

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   Side-sleeping or stomach-sleeping are typically better for people who have sleep-related breathing problems, such as sleep apnea, as these positions help keep the airways open, the experts note.

4. The No. 1 Best Side to Sleep on For Heart Health ... - AOL

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   People with sleep apnea start and stop breathing while they sleep, and snoring is a common side effect. "Sleep apnea is one of the most under-recognized cardiac risk factors in cardiology," says ...

5. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   A full face mask over the mouth and nose is another approach for people who breathe out of their mouths when they sleep. [13] Often, oral masks and naso-oral masks are used when nasal congestion or obstruction is an issue. [20] There are also devices that combine nasal pressure with mandibular advancement devices (MAD). Example of a full face ...

6. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   Sleep apnea (sleep apnoea or sleep apnœa in British English) is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which repetitive pauses in breathing, periods of shallow breathing, or collapse of the upper airway during sleep results in poor ventilation and sleep disruption.

7. Upper airway resistance syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Sleeping on one's side rather than in a supine position or using positional pillows can provide relief, but these modifications may not be sufficient to treat more severe cases. [17] Avoiding sedatives including alcohol and narcotics can help prevent the relaxation of airway muscles, and thereby reduce the chance of their collapse.