Snoring can disturb a whole household. Effective snoring treatment in Prayagraj begins by working out why you snore and whether it is simple snoring or a sign of sleep apnoea.
Quick answer: snoring treatment
- Common causes: back sleeping, nasal blockage, extra weight, alcohol, smoking.
- Simple measures: side sleeping, weight loss, avoiding alcohol at night, treating nasal blockage.
- Snoring with breathing pauses or sleepiness needs a sleep apnoea assessment.
- Avoid unproven gadgets before getting the cause checked.
Why people snore
| Cause | What may help |
|---|---|
| Sleeping on the back | Side-sleeping |
| Nasal blockage, allergy | Treating the nose as advised |
| Excess weight | Weight management |
| Alcohol or sedatives at night | Avoiding them close to bedtime |
| Smoking | Stopping smoking |
| Large tonsils, jaw shape | Specialist assessment |
When snoring needs medical attention
- A partner notices pauses in breathing
- You wake up gasping or choking
- You feel sleepy during the day or while driving
- You have high blood pressure that is hard to control
Medical options
If a sleep study shows sleep apnoea, treatment may include CPAP, oral appliances, or other options. For simple snoring, lifestyle changes and treating nasal problems are often the first step. A sleep specialist or pulmonologist in Prayagraj can guide you.
Meet Dr. Rakesh Singh Maurya
Dr. Rakesh Singh Maurya is a Pulmonologist & Critical Care Specialist in Prayagraj (Allahabad). He holds MBBS, MD and DM (Pulmonary Critical Care, VPCI Delhi) qualifications and is an Assistant Professor at MLN Medical College, Prayagraj.
He is associated with Kamla Multispeciality Hospital, Tagore Town, Prayagraj, where the hospital lists him among its critical-care specialists. The hospital's critical-care department provides care for serious conditions including respiratory distress or respiratory failure and offers respiratory support such as ventilator, BiPAP and CPAP management.
Clinic / Hospital
Kamla Multispeciality Hospital151/38 Anukul Chandra Banerji Marg, Opposite Banshi Bhavan Guest House
Tagore Town, Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh – 211002
Hospital phone: 92502 40640
Additional contact: +91 92502 40640
Consultation clinic: 48 JLN Road, George Town, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211011
Frequently asked questions
How can I stop snoring naturally?
Side sleeping, weight management, avoiding alcohol at night, stopping smoking and treating nasal blockage can help many people.
When is snoring dangerous?
When it comes with breathing pauses, gasping or daytime sleepiness, which may indicate sleep apnoea.
Do anti-snoring devices work?
Some help certain people, but it is better to find the cause first, especially to rule out sleep apnoea.
Which doctor treats snoring?
A pulmonologist or sleep specialist evaluates snoring with suspected sleep apnoea; an ENT specialist may assess nose and throat causes.
Can weight loss stop snoring?
For people who are overweight, weight loss often reduces snoring.
Does snoring affect health?
Simple snoring mainly affects sleep quality for others, but snoring with sleep apnoea can affect health.
Looking for a pulmonologist in Prayagraj?
If you have persistent cough, recurring wheeze, unexplained breathlessness, repeated chest infections, asthma or COPD concerns, sleep-related breathing problems or another ongoing respiratory symptom, discuss it with a qualified pulmonologist in Prayagraj (Allahabad). Dr. Rakesh Singh Maurya, Pulmonologist & Critical Care Specialist, is associated with Kamla Multispeciality Hospital.
This article is for general educational purposes and does not replace an individual medical consultation. For appointments and current consultation information, contact the hospital or clinic directly.