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Can singing exercises reduce snoring? A pilot study.
1Department of Complementary Medicine, School of Postgraduate Medicine and Health Studies, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine
|November 9, 2000
Summary
Singing exercises may reduce snoring by improving throat muscle tone. This non-invasive approach showed promising results in a pilot study, particularly for consistent performers without nasal issues or obesity.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Sleep Medicine
- Vocal Pedagogy
Background:
- Snoring is a significant health risk, often treated with invasive surgeries carrying risks and high recurrence.
- Current surgical treatments for palate-based snoring are costly and may not offer lasting relief.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate singing exercises as a non-invasive method for reducing snoring.
- To assess the potential of singing to increase throat muscle tone and alleviate snoring.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving 20 chronic snorers.
- Snoring duration measured using voice-activated tape recorders before and after a 3-month intervention.
- Intervention included daily 20-minute singing exercises with regular follow-ups.
Main Results:
- Average reduction in snoring duration observed.
- Greater snoring reduction in subjects with consistent exercise performance, normal weight, no nasal issues, and middle-age onset of snoring.
Conclusions:
- Singing exercises show potential as a non-invasive snoring treatment.
- Further randomized controlled trials are warranted, focusing on specific patient subgroups.