Get a Good Night’s Sleep with Personalized Treatment for Snoring

If you’re snoring while trying to rest after a long day, you’re not the only one. At least 45% of American adults snore occasionally, and 25% are habitual snorers. It occurs when air flows past relaxed tissue in your throat and makes it vibrate. While occasional snoring isn’t cause for concern, snoring every night may mean you have a more serious problem like sleep apnea.

If you’re dealing with snoring on a regular basis, ENT NOW – Des Peres will partner with you to find solutions so you can wake up energized and refreshed once again.

What Causes Snoring?

  • Sleep apnea
  • A narrow airway
  • Enlarged tonsils
  • Consuming alcohol before bed
  • Nasal issues, such as a deviated septum
  • Sleeping on your back
A heterosexual couple in bed. The man on the right has his mouth open as though snoring. The woman on the left is placing ear plugs into her ears.

Can I Prevent Snoring?

There are several lifestyle modifications that may stop or reduce your snoring. These include:

  • Sleeping on your side
  • Treating allergies
  • Avoiding alcohol before bedtime
  • Losing weight

How Do ENTs Remedy Snoring?

You should see a doctor if you snore loudly and are then silent, as this is a sign of sleep apnea. Additionally, children should be seen by a medical professional if they snore.

The first step with your provider is to determine the cause of your snoring. They will ask about the length and duration of your symptoms and may recommend a sleep study, which can be completed at home or in a medical facility.

If our otolaryngologist determines your snoring is the result of sleep apnea, they may suggest a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, which delivers air pressure through a mask while sleeping to your upper airway passages open to snoring.

Surgical procedures are another option. Our provider will work with you to determine if this may be a good option for you and tell you what to expect during your procedure and any necessary aftercare.

Procedures for snoring include:

  • Pillar Procedure. Polyester filament is injected into the soft palate to stiffen it and reduce snoring.
  • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). Excess throat tissue is surgically removed to enlarge the airway. This may include the uvula, soft palate, tonsils, adenoids or pharynx.
  • Laser Surgery. Lasers are used to remove the uvula and excess tissue from the soft palate.
  • Somnoplasty. Also known as radiofrequency tissue ablation, this procedure uses radio signals to shrink the tissue of the soft palate.

Rest Easy with Our Support

Seeking treatment for snoring is an important step on your journey to a good night’s sleep. Our specialists at ENT NOW – Des Peres will determine what’s causing your symptoms and how best to alleviate them. Get in touch today to start sleeping soundly on a regular basis.