When should I see a doctor about snoring?

See a doctor if: your partner observes breathing pauses during sleep (possible sleep apnea), you wake up gasping or choking, you experience excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep hours, or if snoring started suddenly after weight gain. Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that requires diagnosis and treatment beyond OTC anti-snoring devices.

Can losing weight stop snoring?

Often yes. Excess weight around the neck narrows the airway. Losing 10-15% of body weight can reduce or eliminate snoring in overweight individuals. However, thin people snore too — anatomy, nasal structure, and sleeping position also play major roles. Weight loss is one of the most effective lifestyle changes for snoring reduction.

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