Snoring can interrupt sleep patterns and even harm your health. Nightly snoring may lead to hypertension. In mild snoring, simple self- help measures may suffice. Heavy, habitual snorers may need a detailed evaluation of the nose and throat and a sleep study in order to plan effective treatment. We offer all the treatment options, including the less invasive, less painful radiofrequency ablation technique, known as somnoplasty.
Sleep apnea is present when an obstruction of the airway during sleep is severe.
This condition is characterized by the presence of heavy snoring, disturbed sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness and tiredness. The victim of this disorder is usually unaware that breathing actually stops many times during the night. The pauses in breathing, or apneic episodes, are usually quite alarming to the bed partner. During the periods of apnea, blood oxygen levels fall, adversely affecting the heart and circulation. Sleep apnea can be a serious medical problem that demands accurate diagnosis and aggressive treatment.