ArthroCare ENT InternationalFor some people, snoring is an embarrassing or irritating problem, but it may also lead to long-term health problems. Snoring is the noise caused by air attempting to flow past the airway’s blockage. It may be caused by poor muscle tone in the tongue and throat, excessive tissue in the throat, obstructed nasal passages, or other problems. In many cases, snoring can be traced to the soft palate – the area located on the roof of your mouth between the hard palate and the uvula.
Many procedures and devices have been developed to temporarily control snoring. Non-surgical approaches, such as weight loss, lifestyle modifications, or oral appliances to reposition the jaw during sleep are possibilities. When patients don't get relief from these conservative treatments, surgical procedures, such as Coblation® snoring treatment, that reduce the size of the soft palate may be an option.
Coblation is an advanced technology that quickly and effectively removes and shrinks excess soft palate tissue using gentle radiofrequency energy and natural saline to reduce snoring in adult patients. Coblation is not a heat-driven process. As a result, surrounding healthy tissue is preserved allowing for a fast and easy recovery. This quick outpatient procedure takes less than 10 minutes. Patients typically return home shortly after the procedure, and can experience a noticeable snoring improvement within one to four weeks.
Contact a doctor to find out if a Coblation snoring treatment is right for you.
