Snoring Treatment – Expert Solutions to Stop Snoring

Snoring affects nearly half of all adults. It can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a serious medical condition. A proper checkup by a sleep specialist is the first step to treatment that works.

When is snoring a problem?

• Loud snoring — Your partner says your snoring is loud and disruptive.
• Gasping or choking — You gasp or choke during sleep.
• Daytime sleepiness — You feel very sleepy during the day.
• Morning signs — You wake with morning headaches or a dry mouth.
• Strain at home — Snoring is hurting your relationship or quality of life.

How is snoring different from sleep apnea?

Simple snoring (primary snoring) doesn't involve breathing pauses. Sleep apnea means the airway collapses again and again, and oxygen levels drop. A sleep study is the only way to tell the difference.

What treatments can help?

• CPAP therapy — If sleep apnea is present.
• Oral appliances — Custom dental devices that move the jaw into a new position.
• Weight loss — It eases tissue pressure on the airway.
• Positional therapy — Training to sleep on your side.
• Nasal treatments — For snoring caused by a blocked nose.
• Surgery — Procedures on the palate (roof of the mouth), tonsil removal (tonsillectomy), or other operations.

Call (512) 931-1575 to schedule your snoring evaluation.