Hello, I really get your point. Loud snoring that affects multiple rooms and even wake up one’s sleep is definitely not a normal thing and it is not right to simply overlook it. I will clarify the pribable reasons 😊
YOUR CONCERN & PROBABLE CAUSES
It looks like your brother:
- Sometime very loud snoring (can be heard from various rooms) - Has a restless sleep - Mostly sleeps on his back - Has had the symptoms for more than 6 months
The symptoms here point to the fact that the breathing is hindered during sleep, and the reasons for this can be as follows:
1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea The airway is blocked several times → thus we have loud snoring + choking + sleep is disturbed. This is a major source when snoring is extremely loud.
2. Nasal Blockage / Deviated Septum Swollen nasal passages cause noisy breathing.
3. Obesity or Neck Fat An extra layer of fat around the throat vibrates loudly.
4. Enlarged tonsils/adenoids Still, very common even in adults.
5. Sleeping on the Back The tongue is said to fall backward here → the airway narrows → loud snoring.
6. Weak throat muscles + poor sleep posture If snoring wakes people up, then it is a sign that the body is fighting for air at night.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
INTERNAL MEDICATION (Adult Use Only)
1. Sitopaladi Churna – ½ tsp + honey at night Clears nasal passages & relieves throat irritation.
2. Haridra Khand – 1 tsp twice daily It cools down the inflamed respiratory tract.
3. Trikatu Churna – ¼ tsp before dinner with warm water It enhances digestion + reduces fat deposits in the throat.
4. Nasya (only if no active cold) – 2 drops Anu Taila in each nostril morning It regulates nasal breathing.
EXTERNAL CARE
1. Steam inhalation Daily 5 minutes with plain water.
2. Warm mustard oil massage Before sleep, apply around the throat + chest area.
3. Correction of sleeping position On the back, do not sleep. Use a side-sleeping pillow.
HOME REMEDIES
- At night warm turmeric milk - Honey + ginger juice (1 tsp) - No heavy dinner - Room humidity (If you use a humidifier) - While sleeping, the head should be elevated (use 1–2 pillows)
DIET PLAN
Include:
– Light vegetarian diet – Warm water – Tulsi + ginger tea – Garlic in the food – Ghee (daily ½ tsp)
Avoid: Night Curd Cold drinks Heavy, oily dinner Smoking/alcohol Eating late at night
INVESTIGATION NEEDED
As the snoring is very loud + the sleep is breaking, he needs to go through:
1. Sleep Study (Polysomnography) The main purpose of this test is to confirm whether the patient has Sleep Apnea or not.
2. ENT Examination To rule out the following: deviated septum and/or enlarged tonsils/adenoids.
3. Thyroid Profile Hypothyroidism may lead to very loud snoring.
WHEN TO WORRY (Red Flags)
If he has the following symptoms, then medical intervention is required: - Daytime sleepiness - Morning headache - Sudden choking during sleep - High blood pressure - Irritability
These signs point to Sleep Apnea, which requires timely treatment.
Your brother’s loud and disturbing snoring is probably due to an obstruction in the airway, which could be sleep apnea, and his condition is aggravated by sleeping on his back.
Ayurvedic treatment along with lifestyle changes can help but a sleep study and an ENT check-up are absolutely necessary.
Best Wishes Dr Snehal Vidhate
