Treatment for snoring in Thrissur



What is snoring?

Its a sound produced by vibrating of upper air passage

due to partial collapse of air passage while sleeping


Should we treat snoring?

Depending on what area of sleep disorder breathing patient is in

mildest - Primary Snorer- surgery for social reason

moderate- upper airway resitance- treat to stop progressing

Severe- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea- needs treatment


Snoring in children

Snoring in children is curable

snoring with mouth breathing is a sign of adenoid enlargement

here mouthbreathing is a major issue which alters face development

mouthbreathing should be treated as early as possible to avoid dental deformity


Obstruvtive Sleep Apnoea

when air flow though nose and mouth is blocked for more than 10 seconds

Person suffering tend to fall asleep even while sitting idle

Can lead to stoke, heart disease, depression, forgetfulness

more about sleep apnoea

How is primary snoring treated?

lifestyle changes like weight reduction

Medical treatment of nasal blocks due to allergy or chronic sinusitis

Surgical treatment using coblation and radiofrequency