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Is Surgery The Answer To Your Snoring Problem
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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
One of the most common types of surgery for snoring is uvulopalatoplasty, otherwise known as LAUP. In an LAUP procedure, a laser is used to cut away the uvula (the dangling tissue at the back of your mouth) to reduce its contact with the 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 known as Coblation-Channeling. This methods uses radio frequencies to reduce the size of tissue in the airway, which may be obstructing your breathing. This is even newer that RFTA, however, so there is not much data published on it yet either.
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 this surgery is that it also helps to improve your breathing during the day. For that reason, it is often covered by medical insurance policies.
As with any type of serious treatment, you should always consult with a medical professional before considering any surgery. Talk to your doctor about your snoring to get their informed opinion of what treatment would be best suited for your situation.
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Is snoring surgery the best way to deal with snoring? Visit the Snoring Solutions website at 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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