Can Blowing a Conch Shell Help with Sleep Apnoea? Dr Lindsay Browning Explains

Описание: Could an ancient ritual really help modern sleep disorders? In this fascinating and unusual interview, Dr Lindsay Browning joins BBC Radio to discuss a new study from India that suggests blowing into a conch shell could reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea.

Yes, you read that right. This small pilot study found that a breathing technique known as shankh blowing – traditionally done with a conch shell – may help strengthen throat muscles and reduce the number of apnoea episodes during sleep.
In this video, you'll learn:

Why snoring may be more than just a nuisance

The connection between throat muscle tone and sleep apnoea

How vigorous breathing exercises can function as a kind of throat "gym"

What shankh blowing involves and why it might help

Why menopausal women are at increased risk of obstructive sleep apnoea

When to seek medical help rather than rely on alternative methods

Why we often ignore sleep until it breaks – and what to do about it

Dr Browning also shares her views on whether we take sleep seriously enough as a society, how sleep deprivation impacts our daily lives, and why you should not replace medical treatment with internet trends or novelty ideas.
Key Takeaway:

While conch-blowing might sound unusual, the principle of strengthening throat muscles makes sense for mild cases. However, Dr Browning cautions that serious sleep apnoea still requires proper diagnosis and potentially CPAP therapy. Novel approaches should never replace medical advice.

This conversation is a reminder that sleep health matters and deserves more attention, whether you're dealing with heatwaves, snoring, or serious conditions like sleep apnoea.

Links:
Website: https://troublesleeping.co.uk/
Sleep Blog: https://troublesleeping.co.uk/sleep-b...

Have you tried throat exercises for sleep? Would you give conch shell breathing a go? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. Your insights might help someone else sleep better.

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