(NewsNation) — A traditional Indian practice of blowing into a conch shell, known as "shankh," may offer some relief to those suffering from sleep apnoea, according to a new study.

Researchers from the Eternal Heart Care Centre and Research Institute in Jaipur, India, found that participants with sleep apnea who regularly practiced blowing into a conch shell for six months experienced a noticeable improvement in their symptoms.

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated breathing stops during the night due to a blocked airway, resulting in loud snoring, restless sleep and daytime fatigue, researchers said. It also increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

The study involved 30 adults with moderate sleep apnea, aged 19 to 65, who were moni

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