December 24th, 2009
Stop Loud Snoring
Treatments for Snoring
If you want to stop snoring there are many treatments which are available. If you are an occasional snorer you may want to consider these simple lifestyle changes to help cure your snoring problem.
- Healtier eating habits
- Daily exercise to lose weight
- Avoiding big meals and alcohol right before you go to bed
- Set up a normal sleeping pattern
- Try sleeping on your side as an alternative to your back
If none of these help with your snoring problems then you should seek medical advice from your doctor. As of now there are over 300 different types of products on the market which are supposed to help put a stop to snoring. However, most of these devices and products do not take into account the primary anatomical problems which contribute to snoring. These consist of things such as nasal obstruction or being overweight. Sometimes surgery may be required to fix the physical problems. Some of the more common surgeries for sleep apnea include:
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
- Laser-assisted uvula palatoplasty (LAUP)
- Somnoplasty
- Genioglossus and hyoid advancement
- Septoplasty and turbinate surgery
- Tonsillectomy
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
This is where the doctor will surgically tighten the tissue around your throat and palate. UPPP is usually only for people who have a moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Laser-Assisted Uvula Palatoplasty (LAUP)
LAUP is a procedure to stop snoring for patients who suffer from mild obstructed sleep apnea. This is where a laser is used to vaporize your uvula and some parts of your palate in a series of 4-5 procedures. Your palate will be “stiffened up” creating more room in the back of your throat.
Somnoplasty
This snoring procedure is very invasive in that radio frequency energy is used to reduce unnecessary tissue in the palate, uvula, and tongue.
Genioglossus and Hyoid Advancement
This is a procedure where the tongue is pulled forward to create more space in your lower throat area. This will help prevent any collapsing of your tongue.
Septoplasty and Turbinate Surgery
This is a surgical treatment to create more airflow through your nose.
Tonsillectomy
This is a surgical procedure where the doctors will remove your adenoids and tonsils, to stop snoring in children.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
This is another treatment where the patient will wear a mask which pushes air through your upper airway. The air is used to create a constant and continuous airflow to create enough pressure so that your upper airway won’t collapse while you are sleeping. This will help you sleep and breath better while you sleep.
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