The Medical Treatment Options for Snoring
Snoring is a severe problem for many people without knowing. It needs to be treated along with the underlying causes. However there are a few steps you can take if the condition is not severe. The below options can be included in your snoring treatment.
Weight loss and healthy eating habit
Say no to sleeping pills, tranquilizers and antihistamines before going to bed.
Say no to alcohol and heavy food or even snacks prior fours before going to sleep
Practice a regular sleeping pattern
Try to sleep on your sides than your back
If these tips do not work for you, there are several medically proven ways to control snoring.
Medical Treatments for Snoring
Swelling in the nose lining can cause mild snoring and a doctor may suggest a steroid nasal spray for helping the condition and it should be takes before going to sleep. The doctor may also suggest nasal strip or dental appliances. For more severe condition like sleep apnea, you may need surgery.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
CPAP is the most talked about snoring treatment process. It has a mask to wear over the nose and the mouth while sleeping. The mask is connected to a machine that constantly flows air to the nostrils. This airflow keeps the nostrils open to keep breathing running.
The surgical options are also there for more treatment -
Somnoplasty: This is a minimally invasive treatment for reducing the soft tissues of the upper way and back part of the throat.
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: It removes tonsils and adenoids for healing snoring.
Palate surgery: This is done to remove certain tissues from the soft palate that could obstruct the airflow and breathing.
Upper airway stimulator: This device is known as inspire and treats people suffering from sleep apnea. It has a small pulse generator and it is placed under the skin of the upper chest. A wire connected to the lungs detects the breathing pattern of the person. There is another wire that connects the neck and delivers a very little stimulation to the nerves that help control the airway muscles and help keep them open. This device can be controlled by a doctor using remote controls.
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**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of patient-doctor relationship.