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What Causes Snoring At Night?
Question: What are the possible causes and remedies of snoring at night?
Brief Answer:
Consult an ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Few of the very common causes of snoring are
1. Obesity
2. Tonsillar enlargement
3. Adenoid hyper trophy
4. Sleep Apnoea
5. Obstruction or growth in the airway
The therapy involves treating the above causes. Weight reduction shall help to a great extent. ENT surgeon often operate on cases where snoring is intolerable to the near ones or it is associated with sleep disturbances. Surgical therapy is one of the sure shot way of managing snoring.
Do let me know for any additional information anytime.
Take care and Good night.
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Consult an ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Few of the very common causes of snoring are
1. Obesity
2. Tonsillar enlargement
3. Adenoid hyper trophy
4. Sleep Apnoea
5. Obstruction or growth in the airway
The therapy involves treating the above causes. Weight reduction shall help to a great extent. ENT surgeon often operate on cases where snoring is intolerable to the near ones or it is associated with sleep disturbances. Surgical therapy is one of the sure shot way of managing snoring.
Do let me know for any additional information anytime.
Take care and Good night.
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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