Conch Shell Blowing Shows Promise for Sleep Apnea

If you have trouble breathing while you sleep, you might have a condition called sleep apnea.

A new study suggests that blowing a conch shell, which is an old tradition in India, might help.

Researchers found that people with sleep apnea who blew conch shells regularly were less sleepy during the day and had fewer interruptions in their breathing at night.

This method could be a new, cheaper way to help people with sleep apnea, who often use machines that can be uncomfortable.

The conch shell blowing is thought to strengthen the muscles in the throat that sometimes block the airway during sleep.