Anjali Menon Anjali Menon Asked 9 months ago

Does weight loss reduce snoring?

My family has been telling me I snore quite a bit these days, especially since I put on some weight. I'm planning to start a diet. Will losing weight actually help in reducing my snoring?

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Prakash Raj Prakash Raj Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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My wife used to complain constantly about my loud snoring. Since I lost about 8 kgs last month, she says the sound has almost gone. It works.

Anjali Hegde Anjali Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, losing throat fat helps, but practicing Pranayama like Ujjayi and Anulom Vilom daily also strengthens your upper airway muscles.

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Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Try sleeping on your side and drinking warm water before bed. But if your snoring is very loud or you gasp for breath, please get your throat and nose checked by a doc.

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Definitely. Less fat tissue in the back of the throat means less vibration when you breathe during sleep.

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Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Don't feel embarrassed about snoring, it is very common. Just focus on a clean eating routine and light evening walks, you will see a big change soon.

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