Do You Snore?

If the answer is yes, you have been teased, and the object of jokes.  Yet snoring is not always a laughing matter.  It can effect your health and may even be a symptom of a more serious medical condition called obstructive sleep apnea.

Does Everyone Snore?

Many healthy people snore once in awhile.  Some people, though, snore most of the time.  Heavy snorers are usually overweight and males. And the older they get, the more they snore.

What Are Some Of These Physical Conditions?

	Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
	Stuffy nose
	A Deviated Septum, polyps, or cysts in the nose
	Gland ailments
	A large uvula
	Weak muscles in the soft palate
	Obesity

What Causes Snoring?

The airway in the back of the throat and nose become constricted because of certain medical conditions.  The constricting(or tightening) causes the structures of the airway to vibrate and they make a rattling sound.

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What if I Only Snore Once In Awhile?

Changes in lifestyle may help.

Sleep on your side instead of your back

Raise the head of the bed

Don't smoke

Don't eat heavy meals within 5 hours of going to bed

Don't drink alcohol within 3 hours of going to bed

Tone muscles and try to lose weight

Don't take antihistimines, sleeping pills or tranquilizers before going to bed

Is There Any Treatment for Snoring?

Yes, but a thorough examination should be performed to find the reason(s) you snore and to choose the best treatment.  For some people the best treatment is laser surgery to reshape the soft palate and open the airway to  allow better breathing while you sleep. Your doctor performs the surgery in his office during several visits.

Being experienced in diagnosing and treating Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Dr. Blough can help you determine the degree of your snoring problems.   As both a snoring and laser specialist, he offers a selection of treatment options using the most current techniques available.

So, if you find snoring interferes with your sleeping, it's time you had a peaceful night's sleep.  Consult your snoring specialist for more details.

Financing Your Treatment

In order to keep our fees low, we usually ask for payment at the time of treatment to eliminate expensive billing costs.  We accept cash, checks, credit cards, or Carecredit®, a financial plan immediately available for qualified patients.  Our office manager will be happy to discuss this plan with you to answer or address any questions or concerns that you may have.