Careful diagnosis and effective treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA, Sleep Apnea Syndrome) and snoring require attention to lifestyle, medical history. The most important point to make about the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Snoring Syndrome is that effective treatment requires several related problems be investigated. The impression is growing that to a large extent many cases of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring may be a concomitant of Western culture.
Laser Surgery for Sleep Apnea Snoring.
Snoring, a problem which afflicts millions of people and their partners, occurs when there is obstruction of the free flow of air through the passages. Since snoring can be a sign of a more serious condition such as sleep apnea, patients should be fully evaluated by a qualified physician prior to any treatment. Sleep apnea is caused by a combination of a floppy uvula and soft palate and the tongue falling back to shut off the postnasal space.
