Does UPPP surgery stop snoring?

UPPP is often effective in reducing snoring initially. Over the long term, it cures snoring in 46% to 73% of those who have had this surgery.

Are there different types of surgery for snoring?

Types of Surgery. There are a few types and classifications for surgeries that may be performed to correct snoring: Nasal septoplasty: A process that repairs and straightens the bone and tissues that separate the two passages in the nose (called the septum).

Can you get surgery for snoring in Revere?

As a part of the Revere Health system, our ENT doctors also have access to a variety of specialties to ensure that patients receive coordinated care. Surgery is a rare choice for snoring, and there is no guarantee that it will fully cure snoring.

What’s the best way to get rid of snoring?

There are a number of treatment options, including conservative steps like weight loss, sleeping on your side or stomach rather than on your back, and avoiding alcohol within 3 hours of bedtime. Surgery can also be very effective, especially when combined with these basic approaches.

How are tonsils and adenoids removed for snoring?

If your snoring or apnoea is as a result of enlarged tonsils or adenoids, these tissues can be removed by surgery. This treatment is conducted under general anaesthetic, normally using a mix of gas and intravenous medications. After the anaesthetic takes effect, the doctor will remove the tonsils and/or adenoids through the mouth.