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The experimental modification of sonorous breathing

S C Josephson, R C Rosen

    Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
    |January 1, 1980
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    Simple behavioral techniques effectively reduced chronic snoring amplitude and frequency in a 2-week study. These snoring modifications were maintained one month later, offering hope for sleep habit disorder treatments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral psychology
    • Sleep science
    • Health psychology

    Background:

    • Chronic snoring is a common habit with potential health risks.
    • Limited research exists on effective behavioral interventions for snoring.
    • Understanding habit modification is crucial for sleep disorders.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the efficacy of simple behavioral techniques for chronic snoring modification.
    • To assess the long-term maintenance of snoring reduction.
    • To explore implications for sleep habit disorders.

    Main Methods:

    • A repeated measures, randomized group design involving 24 volunteers.
    • Intervention included contingent-awakening and breathing retraining (self-control) techniques.
    • Comparison against a no-treatment control group over 2 weeks with a 1-month follow-up.

    Main Results:

    • Both treatment groups showed a substantial objective reduction in snoring amplitude and frequency.
    • The observed snoring habit modifications were maintained at the one-month follow-up.
    • Significant intra-subject variability was noted, alongside a lack of an adequate attention-placebo control.

    Conclusions:

    • Simple behavioral interventions can effectively modify chronic snoring.
    • Learned behavioral changes for snoring are sustainable over time.
    • Findings support the application of these techniques for sleep habit disorders.

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