Sleep Medicine Specialist Questions Snoring

Can a different pillow solve my snoring issue?

I'm 40, and I have always had an issue with snoring. I've tried most things, except for using a wedge-shaped pillow. Can a different pillow solve my snoring issue?

2 Answers

Most likely not. Unless it is positional and you can get a positional pillow to keep you off your side. Maybe you need to check if you have sleep apnea.
A pillow is not likely to stop one's snoring. It is true that neck and head position do influence snoring. Neck extension and head elevation can be beneficial. Not sleeping on one's back with the head in the midline is helpful. The problem is that we tend move and turn in sleep, so a pillow is not expected to be effective, despite the hype.

Dr. J