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Treatment For Snoring

The main treatment for snoring is to prevent the main risk factors for snoring are preventable, as well as good sleep hygiene. Any anatomical abnormalities can be treated with minor to moderate surgical procedures. The doctors will know where your main level of obstruction is after your clinical work up. The doctors will gear their treatment toward each patient separately. There are alternatives and conservative measurements as well.

  1. Septoplasty, or correction of deviated septum
  2. Turbinectomies, reduction of over sized air filters
  3. Palatal Reduction (UPPP)
  4. Pillar Procedure
  5. Radiofrequency of;
    1. Turbinates
    2. Soft Palate
    3. Base of Tongue
Simple Tips to a Good Night Sleep:
  1. Restrict intake of caffeine (i.e. coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate) and nicotine (i.e. cigarettes and tobacco).
  2. Do not use alcohol as a sleep aid. While it may help you fall asleep, it will severely compromise the quality of your sleep.
  3. Maintain a regular exercise routine, but complete your routine at least three hours prior to bedtime.
  4. Utilize your bed exclusively for sleep. Avoid using your bed to do work.
  5. If you are an insomniac, avoid napping during daytime hours.
  6. Create a consistent enjoyable bedtime routine (such as stretching, massage, bathing).
For further information on the above procedures please refer to the to the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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