Snoring

Snoring Treatment in Kondapur, Hyderabad

Snoring is a common condition where people breathe through their mouth which leads to noisy breathing during their sleep. This occurs when the airflow through the nose and mouth is blocked. It is mostly found in men and people suffering from obesity.

It is not a serious problem unless you stop breathing during sleeping once a while. The condition can be treated with the help of medication and home remedies. Snoring can worsen with age and disrupt the quality of your sleep.

People with obstructive sleep apnea disorder have shown the symptoms of snoring. It is better to get the condition checked by an expert before any complications.

What are the Symptoms?

Snoring can show the symptoms of a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea. Check with the expert if one experience any of the following symptoms:

Witnessed breathing pauses during sleep

• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Morning headaches
• Sore throat upon awakening
• Restless sleep
• Gasping or choking at night
• High blood pressure
• Chest pain at night
• Your snoring is so loud, that its disturbing your partner's sleep

Why Do People Snore?

Snoring can be caused by various factors and lead to health diseases. Common causes of snoring are:

• Swollen throat tissue
• Blocked nose
• Consumption of drug and alcohol
• Sleep deprivation
• Obesity
• Poor structure of mouth, nose, or throat
• Sleep position

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How to Treat Snoring?

Snoring can be easily treated with medication and changing lifestyles at Apollo Kondapur. Once people are diagnosed with snoring, the healthcare provider will ask about their medical history and do a physical exam like chronic nasal congestion due to rhinitis or sinusitis, a deviated septum, or swollen tonsils.

Treatments for snoring include:

Lifestyle changes

It is recommended to lose weight, quit smoking, or stop drinking alcohol before bed to treat snoring.

Oral appliances

A small plastic instrument will be inserted into your mouth during sleep. It opens your airways by moving your jaw or tongue.

Surgery

Several kinds of procedures can help stop snoring. The surgery involves removing or shrinking tissues in your throat, or making your soft palate stiffer.

CPAP

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is used to treat sleep apnea and might reduce snoring by blowing air into your airways while you sleep.

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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a surgery aimed to tighten the throat tissue that will reduce snoring. Laser-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (LAUPPP), is more effective than UPPP.

Somnoplasty

This is a modern technique that uses low-intensity radio waves to shrink the tissue on your soft palate to reduce snoring.

Palatal Implants

These are also known as pillar procedures. This treatment involves injecting braided strands of polyester filament into the mouth's soft palate to reduce snoring.

Improving the Structure of the Nose

Some people are born with a deviated septum. The defect restricts airflow. By improving the structure of the nose, it can cure the snoring issue.

Home Remedies for Snoring

Although medical treatments are more reliable, if they do not work then one can opt for home remedies. Below are home remedies one might try to reduce snoring:

• Sleep on the side
• Sleep with your head raised
• Stick to your night schedule
• Indulge in Daily exercises
• Eat a balanced and healthy diet
• Avoid drugs or alcohol

Snoring can disturb your sleep and the people around you. It might be a serious health condition. Consult with your doctor before adopting any of the remedies. It should be noted that before consulting a doctor one must show some symptoms of snoring.

If left untreated then it can cause high blood pressure, daytime sleepiness, frustration, aggression, or difficulty in concentrating.