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Facts about Laser Surgery for Snoring
Procedure LAUP allows treatment of snoring and mild OSA by removing the obstruction in your airway in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia. A CO2 laser is used to vaporize the uvula and a specified portion of the palate in a series of small procedures. LAUP is performed while you are positioned in an upright…
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Snoring in Women and Children
Children And Snoring There are several reasons why a child may snore. Children are prone to coughs and colds, which can lead to sinus congestion. Infected tonsils or adenoids can cause them to swell which may block the airway. Passive smoking is often a reason why children snore as the smoke can cause the nose,…
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Reasons for Snoring and Sleep Apnoea
Are You Overweight? Overeating and/or lack of exercise leads to an increase in fat around the throat. If you have a collar size of 16½” or greater, you may not have the muscle tone needed to keep the airway open sufficiently at night to allow normal breathing, and the narrow airway is more likely to…