Snoring is not just annoying, it is a sign of significant health problems and you should seek medical attention. Research has shown that over one third of adults snore a few nights every week. The main cause of snoring is the flow of air coming into contact with relaxed tissues located in the throat region which causes these tissues to vibrate while you are asleep. If you have tried various aids to stop this annoying habit and it has shown no results, medical solutions should be considered.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) involves wearing mask while sleeping that helps to keep the airway passage open and hence reduce or eliminate snoring altogether.
Dental devices similar to mouth pieces used by athletes can be successful for reducing or preventing snoring noises. They keep the airway passage open by moving your lower portion of the jaw or tongue forward while you sleep. Some varieties, are placed around the head and chin to make the proper law adjustment.
Surgical Solutions
Surgery techniques such as Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy as well as Thermal Ablation Palatoplasty have been effective in eliminating snoring in patients. They involve removing tissues or in some cases abnormal growths that are causing you to snore. This results in a larger and wider air passage which should eliminate your snoring.
The Pillar procedure involves inserting small plastic implants into the soft palate. This causes the tissue around the implants to harden and hence prevents the tissue from vibrating and hence snoring sounds do not occur.
Laser Surgery
Laser Surgery to stop snoring uses a small laser beam to shrink the soft palage and to remove the uvula. Laser surgery is recommended for people who snore very loudly on a constant basis. This is only for people suffering from very serious snoring problem.
Somnoplasty uses a radio frequency signal to remove a portion of the soft palate. This is an outpatient procedure but it does cost quite a fair bit. If you have a serious snoring problem, there are successful medical solutions available to help you overcome this annoying problem. The only drawback is they are normally invasive and cost a lot more than other methods available.
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