Snoring
A simple sign of narrowing in the night-time airway — sometimes alone, sometimes alongside apnoea.
Snoring is the vibration of the soft tissues of the upper airway. On its own it may not be a disease, but it can also be the first sign of sleep apnoea. A sleep study is needed to differentiate.
- Type
- Diagnosis + surgical
- Duration
- Variable
- Anaesthesia
- Local / general
- Stay
- Same day or one night
- Recovery
- 3-7 days
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Snoring is the vibration of the soft tissues of the upper airway — soft palate, uvula, choanal line — through the night. The cause is rarely single: anatomy, weight, position and nasal obstruction all play a role.
Steps
- Clinical assessment — nose, choana, palate examination
- Sleep study — polysomnography differentiates apnoea
- Treatment — conservative (position, oral device) or surgical (soft palate, choanal line)
When is surgery indicated?
- No apnoea or mild apnoea + no response to conservative treatment
- Internal nasal obstruction is co-present — combined with septoplasty
- Structural narrowing confirmed by imaging / endoscopy
Treatment is never the result of a single conversation; sleep data is required.
Frequently Asked
Is snoring on its own a disease?
No — but whether sleep apnoea is also present must be clearly differentiated through a sleep study (polysomnography).
Is surgery suitable for every patient?
No. Conservative methods (weight, position, oral appliance) are tried first; surgery is reserved for selected cases.
How is recovery after surgery?
Typically 3-7 days of hoarseness and mild pain; full return after 2-3 weeks.