Snore surgery can help reduce snoring and improve your sleep quality by reducing obstructions in the mouth, nose or throat. Obstructions can include a deviated septum, enlarged tonsils, floppy uvula, or enlarged base of the tongue. Our doctors will perform a physical exam and take a detailed medical history to determine areas of obstruction. Your otolaryngologist will also check for a variety of risk factors that can indicate the presence of obstructive sleep apnea such as a family history, obesity, and smoking.부산코골이
A popular surgical procedure to treat snoring and sleep apnea is called laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP). This involves removing excess tissue from the soft palate and uvula under local anesthesia. LAUP has been shown to be effective in reducing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, but there is a lack of long-term data regarding its durability.
Another snoring surgery option is palatal implants (Pillar Procedure). This snoring surgery is performed under local anesthesia and involves the insertion of 3 to 5 tiny woven implant inserts into the soft palate to reduce vibration. The implants provide additional structural support and may also reduce the tendency of the soft palate to obstruct the airway during sleep.부산이비인후과
Our doctors at C/V ENT Surgical Group, which serves the Los Angeles and Thousand Oaks areas, will often recommend a tonsillectomy for children with severe snoring or obstructive sleep apnea because they tend to have enlarged adenoids and tonsils. The adenoids and tonsils are important parts of the upper respiratory system, but when they become too large they can obstruct the breathing passages. This is a relatively simple procedure that can be performed in a hospital or outpatient facility under general anesthesia and usually results in a quick recovery time.
