Loud snoring isn't just an inconvenience. It can be the visible sign of sleep apnoea. Weight loss often resolves both.
The pattern
Patients lose 10–15 kg, partner reports the snoring has dramatically reduced. Sleep study often shows apnoea downgraded from moderate to mild.
Timing
Snoring typically improves around month 3 of consistent weight loss. Earlier if your starting point was severe.
Reassess
If you had moderate-to-severe sleep apnoea, do a follow-up sleep study after losing 15 kg — most patients no longer need their CPAP at the prior setting.
