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Is Surgery The Answer To Your Snoring Problem? |
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Thomas Wilson |
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Is Surgery The Answer To Your Snoring Problem?
Thomas Wilson
There are cases where simple remedies for snoring just aren't going to solve the issue. In some cases the only way to stop snoring is through surgery.
There are several types of surgical procedures to stop snoring. The one that's best for you will depend on your body and the contributing factors to your snoring problem.
To find out what option is best for you, you'll want to consult with a otolaryngologist, a surgeon who specializes in nose, throat and ears. Unfortunately, snoring surgery is often considered a cosmetic procedure by insurance companies and is not always covered.
LAUP
Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) is one of the more common types of surgery for dealing with snoring. In a LAUP procedure, the uvula (the dangling tissue at the back of your mouth) is cut away with a laser. This has the effect of reducing its contact with your throat.
If your snoring is caused by the uvula partially blocking your airway, this surgery will often help.
Somnoplasty
Somnoplasty is another fairly common type of snoring surgery. This is a trade name for radio frequency ablation, or RFTA and is a relatively recent form of surgery.
RFTA is another method for reducing the size of the uvula, helping to minimize its contact with your throat. With RFTA, you may need multiple sessions before you see results, and because it is a fairly new procedure, there is not a lot of data published on it yet.
Another recent procedure is know as Coblation-Channeling, a method using radio frequency to reduce the tissue in the airway itself. This procedure is even newer than RFTA however, so again there is not a lot of data published on it yet.
Repose
Another fairly recent procedure for dealing with snoring problems is called tongue suspension which goes under the tradename Repose. This type of surgery helps to keep your tongue from blocking your airways while you sleep.
A small screw gets inserted into your lower jawbone and stitches are placed underneath your tongue, helping to keep your tongue in place during the night.
The final procedure we'll discuss is nasal deviation surgery. Blockages in your nose or a deviated septum can both restrict your breathing, leading to snoring. This type of surgery helps to remove those blockages and free up your airflow.
An interesting side-effect of deviation surgery is that it can also help you breathe easier during waking hours. For that reason, many medical insurance plans will cover this one.
As with any serious procedure, you need to get professional advice before considering anything. Talk to a health care professional about your snoring to get an informed opinion of the best choice of treatment for you.
Is http://www.snoringsolutions.org/snoring-surgery.php) snoring surgery the right way to get rid of your snoring? There are other less severe ways to do it. Visit the Snoring Solutions website at http://www.snoringsolutions.org for more helpful information and to get your copy of my report "Secrets Of A Good Night's Sleep"
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