| In some cases, common remedies for snoring are | | | | you see results. Because it is so new, there is not |
| just not going to solve the problem. There are | | | | a lot of data published on it yet. |
| cases where the only way to stop snoring is to | | | | Another recent procedure is known as |
| undergo surgery. | | | | Coblation-Channeling. This methods uses radio |
| There are a number of types of surgery to stop | | | | frequencies to reduce the size of tissue in the |
| snoring and the right one will depend on your | | | | airway, which may be obstructing your breathing. |
| body and the underlying reason for your snoring. | | | | This is even newer that RFTA, however, so |
| The type of surgeon you would consult to find | | | | there is not much data published on it yet either. |
| out what your best option is would be a | | | | Repose |
| otolaryngologist. They specialize in the ears, nose | | | | Yet another recent procedure is called tongue |
| and throat. Unfortunately, many insurance | | | | suspension, going under the trade name Repose. |
| companies consider snoring surgery a cosmetic | | | | This type of surgery keeps your tongue from |
| procedure and don't cover the costs. | | | | falling back and blocking the airway during sleep. |
| LAUP | | | | A small screw is inserted into the lower jaw bone |
| One of the most common types of surgery for | | | | and stitches are placed below the tongue. This |
| snoring is uvulopalatoplasty, otherwise known as | | | | helps to keep the tongue in place at night. |
| LAUP. In an LAUP procedure, a laser is used to | | | | The last procedure we'll look at is nasal deviation |
| cut away the uvula (the dangling tissue at the | | | | surgery. Blockages in the nose or a deviated |
| back of your mouth) to reduce its contact with | | | | septum can cause restricted breathing and lead to |
| the throat. | | | | snoring. This surgery helps to remove those |
| If your snoring is caused by the uvula partially | | | | blockages. |
| blocking your airway, this surgery will often help. | | | | An interesting side effect of this surgery is that it |
| Somnoplasty | | | | also helps to improve your breathing during the |
| Another type of surgery commonly used to help | | | | day. For that reason, it is often covered by |
| with snoring problems is radio frequency tissue | | | | medical insurance policies. |
| ablation, or RFTA. This is done under the trade | | | | As with any serious procedure, you need to get |
| name "Somnoplasty" and was only recently | | | | professional advice before considering anything. |
| approved by the FDA. | | | | Talk to a health care professional about your |
| RFTA is another way of reducing the size of the | | | | snoring to get an informed opinion of the best |
| uvula, minimizing its contact with the throat. With | | | | choice of treatment for you. |
| RFTA, multiple sessions may be necessary before | | | | |