Treatments

Snoring Treatments

There are a number of treatment options available to the underlying causes of snoring. Treatment may include:

• Nasal strips and dilators: Over-the-counter strips applied to your nose can help you breathe more easily through your nose.
• Dental appliances: These fitted retainers help keep your jaw, tongue and soft palate in the optimum position to minimize snoring.
• Lifestyle changes, including:
  • Losing weight
  • Sleeping on your side
  • Raising the head of your bed
  • Treating allergies or other congestion
  • Quitting smoking
  • Avoiding alcohol and sleeping pills
• Laser-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (LAUPPP) surgery: This is an outpatient procedure to remove excess tissue from the back of your throat to reduce vibration and increase breathing space.
• Somnoplasty: A low-intensity radiofrequency signal shrinks soft palate tissue to reduce vibration and increase breathing space.
• Surgery

If your snoring is related to obstructive sleep apnea, your physician may recommend:

• Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP): A small pump forces air through a tube and face mask to keep your airway open.