Treatment for Snoring
Skin Medical specialise in radio frequency snoring treatment
Why choose this method of snoring treatment?
There are several types of artificial aids to combat snoring including nasal strips, nasal dilators and molded mouthpieces but at Skin Medical we feel these have limited success and do not offer a long-term cure.
There are also laser-assisted treatments. Although we use laser treatment for many types of skin ailments at our Skin Clinic, we do not think laser is a suitable snoring treatment as it is aggressive, and in some cases the laser can cause too much scarring. Scarring tightens and causes more of a constriction therefore worsen the snoring with loss of uvula. In some cases we need to remove part of the uvula, however removing the uvula completely is unnecessary as this can cause nasal regurgitation (food etc coming back up nose). Previously patients complained of change of sensation in the throat which was uncomfortable.
Laser ablation is extremely painful for the patient during and after treatment and it has a lengthy recovery period. In addition, it is expensive. Patients often regurgitate food through the nose and are left with the permanent sensation of a lump in the throat. This is why the clinic consultant no longer performs laser ablation.
Radio frequency can give a tightening to the soft palate to further help reduce the noise of snoring
We chose the radio frequency method because it is the best and it does provide a long-lasting remedy. This is the conclusion of the UK Government’s National Institute of Clinical Excellence, [NICE].
Benefits of radio frequency snoring treatment
Radio frequency snoring treatment offers many advantages over other methods of treating restricted airways and blocked noses. It is:
- a safe, effective and clinically proven procedure with a high success rate
- minimally invasive and leaves no side effects
- a simple outpatient procedure
Arranging your snoring treatment
Before any treatment commences, we arrange a consultation and pre-assessment. To make an appointment please telephone us on 0161 839 7663 or complete our online booking form, then just a few steps away from curing your snoring problems for good.
Articles on Treatment for Snoring
- Snoring was ruining my love life.But how could I find a cure?
- One man's quest for a quiet night by Robin Kermode, Daily Mail Good Health 13 November 2007 Snoring facts and snoring
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- Government recommends RF procedure to Stop Snoring
- Extract from National Institute Clinical Excellence (NICE), part of NHS that advise Governement on clinical recommendations.
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- External Links
- Stop Snoring Manchester Clinic
- More information..... read further about the ways snoring effects you and your partner. Find out more about what is involved.
- http://www.StopSnoring-Manchester.co.uk
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