Blowing into conch shell could help relieve sleep apnoea, say scientists

Blowing into conch shell could help relieve sleep apnoea, say scientists

Conch-blowing, also known as shankh-blowing, is an ancient ritual that involves breathing in deeply and exhaling into the spiral-shaped shell.

Blowing into a conch shell could help tackle the symptoms of a sleep disorder that affects millions of people globally, 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.

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