Does Sleeping on Your Right Side Help or Worsen Snoring?

Sleeping on the right side: helpful or harmful?

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For many people, sleeping on the right side can reduce snoring compared to sleeping on the back, but it may worsen snoring compared to sleeping on the left side—especially in certain individuals.

Here’s why:

1. Airway openness

Side sleeping prevents the tongue from falling straight back into the throat. This alone often decreases snoring intensity. From this perspective, the right side is usually better than sleeping on your back.