Is there an effective method of treating snoring?
In short, No. The best and safest way to cure snoring is to lose weight. CPAP devices are widely advocated for treatment of snoring, but before you go and spend a fortune on these devices, try them out for just a few minutes. It is like wearing a tight fitting mask on your face. The majority of people who buy these devices, use them for no more than 5 mins. The devices are hard to get used to and hence compliance is low. Many doctors advocate CPAP but this is because they are either clueless or have never tried the devices themselves-they are very difficult to get used. You also need oxygen at home and the costs can be enormous
As far as surgery is concerned, you are playing Russian roulette. The surgery for snoring relief is hazardous, experimental, expensive and downright dangerous. Do not listen to what the surgeon tell you- I am a surgeon and am telling you to avoid it.
In short, No. The best and safest way to cure snoring is to lose weight. CPAP devices are widely advocated for treatment of snoring, but before you go and spend a fortune on these devices, try them out for just a few minutes. It is like wearing a tight fitting mask on your face. The majority of people who buy these devices, use them for no more than 5 mins. The devices are hard to get used to and hence compliance is low. Many doctors advocate CPAP but this is because they are either clueless or have never tried the devices themselves-they are very difficult to get used. You also need oxygen at home and the costs can be enormous
As far as surgery is concerned, you are playing Russian roulette. The surgery for snoring relief is hazardous, experimental, expensive and downright dangerous. Do not listen to what the surgeon tell you- I am a surgeon and am telling you to avoid it.
