Experts on condition affecting millions of people in UK give cautious welcome to findings but say more research needed
Blowing into a conch shell could help tackle the symptoms of a sleep disorder that affects millions of people across the UK, according to a study.
Conch blowing, also known as shankh blowing, is an ancient ritual that involves breathing in deeply and exhaling into the spiral-shaped shell.
The practice could improve sleep for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), which usually needs to be treated with uncomfortable machinery, according to the research.
OSA occurs when breathing starts and stops during sleep. Symptoms include loud snoring and making gasping or choking noises.
