The advantages of Coblation® treatment are not limited to tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Coblation is also used to treat breathing disorders such as chronic stuffy nose and snoring. These disorders may be caused by poor muscle tone in the tongue and throat, excessive tissue in the throat, obstructed nasal passages or other problems. For some people, a chronic stuffy nose or snoring disorder is an embarrassing or irritating social problem. For others, these disorders may signal serious, long-term health problems.