It's Time to Consider Somnoplasty for Your Snoring
Did
you know that there's actually a surgery you can have that can greatly reduce
your snoring?It's called somnoplasty
and it's very effective for most patients who try it.But what is involved in this procedure and
how does it work?
A somnoplasty
is a simple procedure that cuts away excessive tissue on the soft palate, which
is the roof of the mouth near the back of the throat.When there is too much tissue in this area it
can collapse into the area of the throat, cutting off this airway.A person can then begin to snort, gasp,
choke, and wheeze as they try to breath properly.While it might seem somewhat traumatic to
have this tissue cut away, a somnoplasty is actually very simple and typically
painless.Most doctors today use a laser
rather than an actual scalpel as a laser is more accurate and typically means
less bleeding.The laser stops the
bleeding as it's being used, and there usually isn't much tissue that needs to
be cut away in this type of procedure.
The majority of patients that undergo a somnoplasty procedure typically
need just a day off from work and to eat soft foods for up to a week, but other
than that they usually have no other side effects or considerations.Once the area is completely healed they can
resume their normal diet and typically report no problems with speech or
breathing.And usually it's very
effective for snoring!A somnoplasty can
be just the relief that a snorer needs and considering how snoring interrupts a
person's sleep - and the sleep of those around him or her as well - it's
obviously worth considering as an option.
Of
course a somnoplasty won't cure all cases of snoring but your doctor can and will
tell you if it's recommended in your case.He or she will perform a thorough exam of your mouth and throat to see
if there is excessive fatty tissue in this area and can tell you if a somnoplasty
will help in your case.If not, there
are many other recommended treatment options for snoring which he or she can
probably share with you.Snoring is more
than a minor inconvenience; it can interfere with your health overall and so
it's recommended that you speak to your doctor about all your options for addressing
it.