Sleeping on One Side (On Shoulder)

 

Other Contra-Indication

Our Records are Incomplete for Other Contra-Indications

 

Class Contra-Indication

Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications

We have incomplete side-effect data.

Efficacy of Sleeping on One Side (On Shoulder) as a Lifestyle Change According to GRADE* Ranking: 

Central Sleep Apnea [1]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Sleeping on one side may be beneficial to those with central sleep apnea.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence 

Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease [2]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Sleeping on one side may be beneficial to those with GORD.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence 

* www.gradeworkinggroup.org 

References: 

1. http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/sleep-position-and-sleep-quality

2. http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/features/tips-for-sleep-without-heartburn

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