Sometimes there is a badly deviated nose that needs to be corrected. If there is a chronic nasal congestion this is treated by daily pulsatile nasal irrigation for two weeks. See Sinusitis . If there is an abnormally soft or flaccid uvula this is easy to test for in the office. Many snorers are overweight and benefit by losing weight and doing exercise.
Some patients can use a breathing pressure machine at night.
If these methods fail, many patients benefit by reshaping the soft palate using laser. This is done in the office. Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 sessions. In more severe cases there is a malpositioned tongue and jaw that must be corrected. Snoring with apnea cannot be ignored.