Ask the doctor: Which position will keep me from snoring at night?
Some people are born with narrow air passages in the throat, nose, and mouth. Some people have conditions, like nasal allergies, that block air passages. If you have one or both of these problems, obstruction of your airways—and snoring—is more likely if you sleep on your back. Try sleeping on your side. You can buy foam wedges that can help keep you propped on your side while you're asleep.?
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