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Newest Surgery for Snoring: Somnoplasty

July 30th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Somnoplasty, the newest surgery for snoring, may provide a relief for some sleep apnea and snoring sufferers.

In 1997 this surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat upper airway disorders.  Somnoplasty is a common sense solution for sufferers of sleep apnea and is an out patient procedure.

An ear, nose, and throat surgeon can perform operation using low-powered radiofrequency energy on the base of the tongue. The lesions created by this process are absorbed by the tissue and the remaining tissue is stiffer. This is preformed using local anesthesia and pain medication is only required for two to three days after the surgery.  In the past the same types of surgeries would require weeks of narcotics to cope with the after surgery pain.

Somnoplasty has very few side effects and there have been no reports of bleeding, infection or airway compromises.  There have been a few complaints of soreness immediately following the surgery. All patients that have undergone this newest surgery for snoring have reported absolute improvement in breathing.  Also over 75 per cent of patients reported a decrease in the severity and frequency of breathing problems. Most of the patients recorded decreased daytime sleepiness and a huge 77 per cent decrease in snoring.

Chronic snoring can also be treated by the newest surgery for snoring; it is still an out-patient procedure often preformed right in the doctor’s office.  The radiofrequency waves are used to reduce soft-palate tissue volume. The snoring has been shown to decrease significantly with this procedure.

Patients average a 69 per cent reduction in snoring and nearly 40 per cent reduction of waking tired after sleeping.  Also this surgery is safe enough to be used for the same problem twice if necessary to produce sufficiently taut skin and eliminate or decrease the incidence of snoring. Ask your doctor if you can enjoy a better quality of life by opting for this surgical procedure.

Snoring - why do people snore?

July 26th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Snoring is very common, but why do people snore? Essentially it’s related to the relaxation of the muscles in the mouth and throat which causes the tissue to vibrate as air passes over it.

The fact is that almost everyone snores, some people are just louder than others.

Mild snoring is normal and most people don’t realize they snore at all until someone tells them they do.  Louder snoring may require lifestyle changes or medication to effectively stop. The reason why people snore loudly is often a restriction in the nasal passages.  This restriction causes air to pass over the relaxed muscles quicker causing a louder noise.  Some people can find relief from this type of snoring with nasal strips.

Another reason why people snore can be because they are overweight. Overweight people can snore louder and more frequently because they have a harder time breathing while lying down, and the labored breath moving over the relaxed muscles resulting in the same effect as the congested snorer.

Having extra tissue in the throat can also be a reason why people snore.  This access tissue makes for a larger area in which the vibrations to occur.  Sometimes surgery is necessary to remove the extra tissue which is causing the snoring.

Remedies to Prevent Snoring

If it is unknown why a person snores, but the snoring is light, they may want to try nasal strips, nasal sprays, or an herbal remedy to prevent snoring.  Additionally sometimes something as simple as lying on ones side instead of back can prevent snoring.

If the reason why a person snores is unknown, a doctor should test the person for sleep apnea before they begin any routine to stop snoring.  Sleep apnea is a potentially life threatening condition which affects people in their sleep and prevents them from breathing normally. Sleep apnea as the reason why a person snores will often need to be treated with medication and some changes in sleeping routines to limit snoring and hopefully helping with the problem.

If another reason why a person snores is discovered such as oversized tonsils or adenoids, surgery may be necessary to have surgery to permanently remedy the situation.  Surgery is the only way to cope with tonsil or adenoid problems because there is no medication to shrink them for a time while a person sleeps. Fortunately once the reason why people snore is discovered, a remedy can be tailored to best suits his needs.

Snoring earplugs: silence at last

July 9th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

If you live with someone who snores, snoring earplugs may give you a night of peaceful rest.

There are different kinds:

Foam earplugs

Foam snoring earplugs are some of the most common types available.  Some are made from dense foam that will hold its shape for a year or more even with daily use.  This dense foam earplug is designed to keep out nearly all sounds. Users however have said that they are still able to hear their alarm clock, door bell, or children when wearing the plugs. When buying foam snoring earplugs, choose high quality plugs such as SnorPlugs as they are intended to be comfortable for long wear and to maintain their shape over a year or more of use.  They absorb moisture in the ear canal and which can help them to feel comfortable longer.

However, many people find that foam snoring earplugs can fall out or become uncomfortable as they sleep because there is something stuffed in their ear. For people with that problem an over the ear sound blocker could be more effective.

Wax earplugs

Wax ear plugs are popular among swimmers and for snoring earplugs because of their custom fit.  These wax earplugs are balls of wax which fill the ear to muffle all noise and conform to the ear exactly.  These wax ear plugs will usually only be effective for a couple of uses but are usually sold in packs of eight or ten.

Wax snoring earplugs are often comfortable all night and will stay in place out side the ear canal with little difficulty.  Many people find the wax earplugs more comfortable than foam because they become nearly unnoticeable after a few minutes; they will match and maintain body temperature and they are soft and light.

Silicone earplugs

Silicone snoring earplugs are another popular choice.  The earplugs are not designed to fit in the ear canal but in the outer ear over the opening.  The silicone creates a seal over the ear canal muffling sound and making it easier for people to sleep next to a snoring partner. Silicone snoring earplugs have a tendency to last longer than wax earplugs; however, because they are sticky they must be stored in their packaging.  Any amount of time in the open air is likely to attract dust and render the earplugs unusable.

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