ArthroCare ENT USFAQs—Treatment of Snoring
- Why is Coblation® treatment for snoring a better solution to treat my snoring?
Coblation Treatment for Snoring is a medical innovation that can bring your snoring under control with a simple, quick procedure. Coblation offers the following benefits:
Results in noticeable snoring improvement within 1-4 weeks 
Is performed in your doctors office, under local anesthesia Takes less than ten minutes. - Are there any complications following Coblation soft palate treatment?
Although this is a minor procedure, it's normal to experience some after effects. For example, you may have a sore throat and some swelling for a few days, with a full feeling at the back of your throat. Your doctor will provide you with complete instructions for managing any post-operative issues.
- Why do I snore?
When you sleep, air passages at the back of the nose and mouth become partially blocked. Snoring is the noise caused by air attempting to flow past the blockage. In many cases, the noise can fully or partially be traced to the soft palate – the area located on the roof of your mouth between the hard palate and the uvula.
- What are the symptoms of snoring?
Snoring symptoms are difficult to determine. Symptoms are often based on a person's weight, whether they are on medication or drink excessively, and on their sleeping position. Snorers are often not aware that they snore. For most people, snoring is normal and is not an underlying factor of a sleeping disorder.
- Is snoring dangerous?
Over 100 million people snore at least occasionally. For most, the condition is more annoying than dangerous. But left untreated, snoring can worsen over time. And even occasional snoring can be a warning sign of a serious disease called obstructive sleep apnea.
- What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
OSA is caused by the closing of the upper airway while sleeping. This usually occurs when relaxed soft tissue at the back of the throat completely blocks the airway. When air cannot reach the lungs, you momentarily stop breathing during sleep. In addition to the obvious dangers, sleep apnea also results in frequent sleep interruption and countless restless night.
- How common is snoring?
Chronic snoring is a common problem, and you are not alone. More than 45% of all adults snore occasionally, and 25% of adults snore consistently, causing millions of households to lose sleep nightly.
- When should snoring be treated?
Snoring can deprive you of a full night of rest. If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness due to snoring, a physician should examine you. addition to possible medical problems, snoring can also cause restlessness and sleepless nights for others in the household.