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What is snoring?

During sleep, your airway muscles relax, narrow, and vibrate during breathing. This vibration causes snoring noises.

Can my snoring be stopped?

Yes absolutely. We will help you stop your snoring altogether.

Wondering why you are snoring?

Can you imagine the day when you are not snoring?

Why do I snore?

Snoring is caused by the vibration of the dangly bit at the back of the throat hitting the back of the airpipe.

This can be because of either.

1. The airway is narrow.
2. The tone of the airway muscles is low, leading to collapse of the airway during deep sleep.

Where does the blockage occur?

The blockage can occur in multiple sites along the airway, such as the nose, the back of the nose, behind the top jaw, behind the bottom jaw, and in the throat.

Why is my airpipe narrow?

Your airway can be narrow for the following reasons

• Narrow jaws
• Fat around the neck
• large tonsils and adenoids
• Obstructions in the nose such as the septum (bent midline of the nose, and turbinates (air conditioners of the nose)

Can anything else contribute to snoring?

Snoring can worsen due to

• Age (As we become older, the likelihood of snoring increases)
• Being overweight
• Alcohol and sedative drugs
• Being Male (Snoring is more common in men)
• When the jaw is too far back (“receding” chin)
• Certain conditions within the central nervous system

Snoring Can Cause Significant Problems in Our Lives.

Snorers have also been proven to have higher divorce rates compared to non-snorers."

What problems can snoring cause?

The most common problems that snoring causes include

1. Sleep deprivation for both partners can affect your quality of life and your relationship.
2. Divorce rates are higher in snorers than non-snorers
3. In social environments, snoring can be quite embarrassing, eg when staying at a friend’s house, on aeroplanes, trains and buses, on work trips and holidays

Is snoring dangerous to my health?

Snoring can be harmful in 2 ways

1. It has been shown to lead to strokes
2. When combined with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), it can lead to a lot of medical issues

There are generally three levels of snoring:

• Snoring by itself
• Snoring and waking up tired (upper airway resistance syndrome – UARS)
• Snoring, waking up tired and stopping to breathe (OSA)

How do I know if I am getting good sleep?

The best way to know is to do a sleep study.

However, if you wake up in the morning feeling tired, or you wake up at night to go to the bathroom, or you feel tired during the day, these are some of the signs that indicate you may be getting poor sleep.

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)?

This is a condition where the airway completely closes up, stopping the flow of oxygen. This is when the oxygen levels drop. After 30 to 60 seconds, the brain tells the body, wake up or you will die”, leading to a micro-wakeup. This micro-wakeup allows oxygen to flow back into the lungs.

Is OSA dangerous to my health?

OSA is a serious medical problem and carries many significant risks, including: much higher risk of heart attacks and strokes, high blood pressure, depression, long term gradual impairment in brain function (due to reduced oxygen), poor concentration, poor memory, poor work performance, car accidents from falling asleep at the wheel and a higher risk of death

How can I tell if I have simple snoring alone, or Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)?

The best way to tell is to do a sleep study.

Help Your Loved Ones Enjoy A Better Sleep.

Can My Snoring Be Fixed?

Yes.

What are the snoring solutions?

1. Oral Appliances (Mouth Devices) – These appliances move the lower jaw forward, allowing the airway to open up and stay open during sleep. This is the most common treatment used for snoring. 
2. Surgery – Surgery may include removal of tonsils and adenoids, nasal surgery (to remove nasal polyps, reduce the turbinates that may have enlarged, deviated septum), UPPP, laser-assisted uvuloplasty, radiofrequency ablation of the tongue and jaw surgeries.
3. CPAP – (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is a common treatment for snoring, particularly when it's associated with sleep apnea. It works by delivering a steady stream of pressurized air into the nasal passages, keeping the upper airway open and preventing it from collapsing during sleep. 
4. Laser Treatment – Laser snoring treatment, such as NightLase, involves using laser energy to gently tighten the soft tissues in the back of the throat, reducing snoring by improving airway volume. The treatment stimulates collagen production, resulting in firmer tissue and a wider airway, which can help alleviate snoring
5. Lifestyle changes – These include losing weight, adding an extra pillow, avoiding sleeping on your back, avoiding alcohol and any sedating medications, and using a nasal spray such as Fess to clear the nasal passages.
6. Breathing Retraining – Snoring and sleep apnoea are sleep breathing disorders. They generally occur because one does not breathe effectively during the day. By retraining your breathing during the day, there is a significant improvement on how your night breathing improves. Breathing retraining can help individuals become more aware of their breathing patterns and learn to breathe more efficiently through the nose. Nasal breathing is generally preferred as it filters, warms, and humidifies the air, which can help reduce airway irritation and inflammation, potentially lessening snoring. Exercises can help train the body to maintain a normal breathing rate and rhythm, reducing the likelihood of hyperventilation, which can exacerbate snoring and sleep apnoea
7. Myofunctional Therapy – Myofunctional therapy, a set of exercises targeting mouth, tongue, and throat muscles, may help reduce snoring and improve sleep apnoea by strengthening the muscles that control airflow during sleep. These exercises aim to improve muscle tone, retrain breathing, and promote proper oral posture, reducing the likelihood of airway blockages. 
8. Nutritional Supplementation – Various nutritional deficiencies have been shown to affect snoring and sleep apnoea. Combining nutritional supplementation with the above therapies can alleviate your snoring issues

Will one treatment option fix my snoring?

Generally, most people need just one form of treatment. However, in some patients, combination treatments may be required as snoring has multiple causes, with blockage occurring at several sites.

But I read in a magazine/ website/ pharmacy about a “miracle cure” that fixes ALL snoring!

Because the causes of snoring differ for every individual, any “miracle cure” that claims to cure you, WITHOUT ASSESSING YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL, is likely to be a scam. It may work for a few people, but it will not work for most.

I’m confused! Each doctor I see tells me I need a different treatment!

Every doctor will have a different approach to snoring, depending on his/her area of expertise:

• Surgeons will recommend surgery
• Physicians will recommend CPAP
• Dentists will recommend dental splints

Non-doctors will recommend other techniques:

• Pharmacists will recommend sprays, tablets, pillows, and nasal strips
• Internet websites will recommend splints, sprays and other “gimmicks”
• “Alternative” shops will recommend herbs, aromatherapy, etc

That is why, at the Snoring Solutions Clinic, you will only get the right treatment, tailor-made for you and backed by a scientific approach.

How will I know which treatment is right for me?

When you visit the snoring solutions clinic, we will examine your air passages and order special tests to determine exactly what is causing your snoring and how best to treat it.

What is the cost of the treatment?

The doctor will evaluate you and then decide the best treatment for you.

The consultation fee is 300.00, and he will guide you on the day to the best treatment for you.

The treatment cost starts from 1500.00, depending on the type of treatment and whether you need multiple treatments to stop your snoring altogether.

Does health fund cover the treatment?

Depending on your level of coverage, health funds reimburse some of the cost of treatment.

How much does it cover?

The treatment coverage can range from 0.00 - 1500.00

Does Medicare cover any of the fees?

Medicare does not cover the cost of treatment.