Definition of snoring
Snoring occurs when there is an obstruction to air flow through the holes at the back of the mouth and nose. Many couples affected by snoring resort to sleeping in separate bedrooms in order to get a good night’s sleep. Snoring can get in the way of a good night’s sleep and a [...]
by bella on April 21, 2010
What causes snoring?
Known as snoring sound is produced when an obstruction to the free flow of air through the passages exist in the back of the mouth and nose. This is the part that can block the airway where the tongue and upper throat match the soft palate and uvula. When these structures collide [...]
by bella on October 27, 2009
Some stop snoring surgerys, including UPPP, Thermal Ablation Palatoplasty (TAP), tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, used when it is necessary to remove the tonsils, parts of the uvula and soft palate. Using a scalpel, laser or microwave sounding (radio frequency), a surgeon may remove tonsils, adenoids, or excess tissue in the throat or inside the nose, or [...]