snoring.
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2. Acid reflux connection
Acid reflux is a major contributor to snoring. When stomach acid moves upward, it can irritate the throat and airway, causing inflammation and narrowing that worsen snoring.
Sleeping on the right side can increase acid reflux, because of how the stomach and esophagus are positioned. Increased reflux can lead to more throat irritation overnight, which may make snoring worse—especially in people who already have GERD.
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In contrast, sleeping on the left side has been shown to reduce reflux, which is why
