Conducted between May 2022 and January 2024, the study involved 30 participants aged 19 to 65 with moderate OSA, who were monitored for their progress.

Participants were divided into two groups: one group practiced shankh blowing, while the other engaged in deep breathing exercises, with both groups practicing for at least 15 minutes, five days a week over six months.

Results revealed that those practicing shankh blowing reported being 34% less sleepy during the day and experienced four to five fewer apneas per hour compared to the deep breathing group.

This research comes at a time when new studies are linking OSA to an increased risk of lung cancer, highlighting the importance of early screening and intervention.

Dr. Erika Kennington from Asthma + Lung UK cautioned that while the results are promising, the small sample size necessitates further research to confirm the benefits and underlying mechanisms of conch blowing.

Professor Sophia Schiza noted the significance of the study, emphasizing the need for new treatment options for OSA that can complement existing therapies.

Given the encouraging initial findings, researchers are planning a larger follow-up trial across multiple hospitals to further investigate the efficacy of shankh blowing for OSA.

This technique offers a low-cost, non-medical remedy for snoring, contrasting sharply with the more common and often uncomfortable CPAP machine treatment.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a prevalent disorder characterized by repeated breathing interruptions during sleep, leading to serious health risks such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

A recent study indicates that shankh blowing, or blowing through a conch shell, may alleviate symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), presenting a potential alternative to traditional treatments like CPAP machines.

Dr. Krishna K. Sharma from the Eternal Heart Care Centre in Jaipur, India, explained that this unique exercise strengthens upper airway muscles, which are prone to collapse in OSA patients.

The study, led by Dr. Sharma, emphasizes that shankh blowing is a low-cost alternative to conventional treatments that often involve uncomfortable machinery.