Efficacy of Jala neti in Primary Snoring - A Case Report

Abstract

Abstract Primary snoring (PS) is also known as simple snoring or nonapnoeic snoring and it is a highly prevalent condition in the general population. PS is not associated with severe medical consequences, excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and obstructive sleep apnea. A strategy that is cost-effective, nonsurgical, nonpharmacological, alternative or indigenous in the management of PS is the need of the hour. The present case report deals with a patient diagnosed with PS and opted Yoga treatment for sustained and better relief in snoring. Jala Neti (saline nasal irrigation) is a commonly practiced Yoga procedure and one among Shatkarmas (six cleansing procedures). Jala Neti procedure has been selected to manage snoring in the present case. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and snoring symptoms inventory (SSI) have been used as treatment outcome measures to assess snoring. A total of 3 assessments have been taken at baseline, after 3 months (during this period, Jala Neti protocol was administered), and after 5 months (2 months after stopping Jala Neti) on VAS and SSI. The patient got good improvement in both VAS and SSI. Jala Neti is a simple and effective procedure in PS and it seems to be the best available alternative for those patients who are not willing or not suitable for intraoral devices and other surgical interventions. Further clinical trials are required with a large sample to substantiate the findings of the present case report.