According to new research, an ancient ritual that involves blowing a cone shell can provide a surprising and non -invasive treatment for a widespread sleep disorder.
This procedure, known as the burning of the channel, involves deep inhalation, followed by a powerful exhale in the spiral shell of a cochlea.
Researchers suggest that this technique can significantly improve sleep for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and potentially reject the need for cumbersome medical equipment.
Obstructive sleep apnea, which affects about eight million people in the UK, occurs when the throat muscles relax during sleep and lead to symptoms such as long snoring, suffocation sounds, and frequent wake up.
The findings are due to a small trial in India, including 30 participants between 19 and 65 years old, all of which have OSA.
For the trial, 16 people were a traditional chandelier used in yogi actions and were trained in how to use it before the home, while 14 others were asked to perform deep respiratory training.
Both groups were encouraged to practice at least 15 minutes five days a week.
They were examined during sleep and asked questions about the quality of sleep and fatigue during the day.
After six months, the study showed that those who blown Shakes reported better than sleeping and were 34 % less than the day.
They also had a higher oxygen in the blood during the night and had less than four to five abnormalities, where breathing stops during sleep, on average per hour.
They also had a higher oxygen in their blood during the night.
“How to Blow Shach is quite distinct,” said Dr. Krishna Kay Sharma, from the Eternal Heart Care Center and the Institute of Research in Jaipur, India.
“This includes a deep inhalation that follows a strong and sustainable exhale through solid lips,” he said.
“This procedure creates strong vibrations and resistance to air flow, which may strengthen the upper airway muscles, including the throat and soft palate, areas that often fall asleep in people with OSA,” he said.
“The unique spiral structure of Shank may also help with specific acoustic and mechanical effects that stimulate these muscles.”
Positive Aerial Pressure Devices (CPAPs) are the first line for OSA.
They include patients wearing a mask that pushes pressure air into the nose and throat while sleeping.
However, they can be uncomfortable.
“While it is effective, many patients consider it uncomfortable and strive for continuous use,” said Dr. Sharma.
He suggests that shouting can be “promising alternative”.
“Blowing Shank is a low -cost and breathing technique that can help improve sleep and reduce symptoms without the need for machinery or medication,” said Dr. Sharma.
Researchers are now planning a larger trial with several hospitals.
“This next step allows us to approve and expand our findings in a broader and more diverse population and evaluate how it is done on longer periods,” Dr. Sharma added.
“We also want to study how this procedure sleeps on the tone of the airway muscles, oxygen levels and more detailed,” he said.
“We are particularly interested in comparing the shocking with standard treatments such as CPAP and examining its potential aids in more severe OSA forms.”
Responding to these findings, Professor Sophia Schiza, head of the ERS group in a disordered sleep breathing, located at the University of Crete, Greece, said: “We know that OSA patients have low sleep quality and higher risk of hypertension, stroke and heart disease.
“Part of the patients experience drowsiness throughout the day.
“While the CPAP and other treatments are available based on accurate diagnosis of the severity of the disease, new treatments are still needed,” he said.
“This is an fascinating study that shows that the ancient operation of Shanch’s blossom can potentially provide OSA treatment for selected patients by targeting muscle training,” he said.
“A larger study helps provide more evidence for the intervention that it can be useful as a therapeutic option or along with other treatments in Selected OSA patients.”
