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What is Snoring?
Snoring is the sound that occurs during sleep when flow of air is obstructed in the area where the tongue and upper throat meet the soft palate and uvula. Snoring noises occur when these structures vibrate against each other during breathing. Snoring is obstructed breathing. In addition to disturbed sleep patterns and sleep deprivation, other serious health problems may result. Snoring may also be a symptom of other medical conditions.
What causes Snoring?
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Snoring may be caused by many factors, including:
Poor muscle tone
Excessively bulky throat tissue
Long soft palate
Stuffed or blocked nasal passages
Deformities of the nose
Deformities of the nasal septum |
Can Snoring be prevented?
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Mild or occasional Snoring may be helped by:
A healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and proper diet
Losing weight
Avoiding tranquilizers, sleeping pills before bedtime
Avoiding alcohol before bedtime
Avoiding heavy meals before bedtime
Establishing regular sleeping patterns
Sleeping on your side |
Heavy or chronic Snoring may require medical care.
Treatment for Snoring:
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Specific treatment for Snoring will be determined by based on:
your age, overall health, and medical history
extent of the disorder
your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
expectations for the course of the disorder |
Treatment may include a nasal mask that provides continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or surgery.
Treatment option
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The Pillar® Procedure
The target of the Pillar Procedure is one of the important anatomical components of sleep apnea and Snoring: the soft palate. In this procedure, three tiny woven inserts are introduced into the soft palate to help reduce the vibration that causes Snoring...
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