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Common reasons for snoring include:

1. Nasal congestion or obstruction: Allergies, colds, sinus infections, or anatomical abnormalities like a deviated septum can block the nasal passages and make it harder to breathe through the nose, causing mouth breathing and snoring. 
2. Obesity or excess weight: Extra fat around the neck and throat can narrow the airway and make it difficult to breathe properly while sleeping. 
3. Pozycja do spania: Sleeping on your back can cause the tongue and soft tissues in the throat to collapse back into the airway, leading to snoring. 
4. Alcohol or sedative use: Alcohol and certain medications can relax the muscles in the throat, making it easier for them to vibrate and cause snoring.
5. Starzenie się: As we age, the muscles and tissues in the throat can become weaker, making it more likely for them to vibrate during sleep.
6. Palenie: Smoking can irritate the lining of the throat and cause inflammation, which can contribute to snoring.

You should seek medical help for snoring if: 

• Your snoring is disrupting your sleep or the sleep of those around you. 
  
• You are experiencing other symptoms such as daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, headaches, or irritability. 
  
• You wake up gasping, choking, or feeling like you are suffocating
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• You have high blood pressure, heart disease, or other medical conditions that may be related to sleep apnea. 
  
• You have tried lifestyle changes to reduce your snoring, but they have not been effective. 
  
• You have a child who snores frequently or loudly, especially if they also have difficulty breathing, pauses in breathing during sleep or other signs of sleep-disordered breathing. 
  

Common ENT treatment options for snoring include:

1. Nasal decongestants: Nasal congestion or obstruction can contribute to snoring. ENT doctors may prescribe nasal decongestants, such as saline nasal sprays, to help reduce congestion and improve airflow through the nasal passages.
2. Nasal dilators: Nasal dilators are small devices that can be placed in the nostrils to help keep the nasal passages open during sleep. These may be recommended for people with mild to moderate snoring.
3. Palatal implants: Palatal implants are small rods that are inserted into the soft palate to help stiffen the tissue and reduce vibration during sleep. This procedure is typically recommended for people with mild to moderate snoring.
4. Uwulopalatofaryngoplastyka (UPPP): UPPP is a surgical procedure that involves removing excess tissue from the soft palate and throat to widen the airway and reduce snoring. This procedure may be recommended for people with severe snoring or sleep apnea.
5. Ablacja częstotliwościami radiowymi: Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat energy to shrink the tissues in the throat and reduce snoring. This procedure may be recommended for people with mild to moderate snoring.
6. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy: CPAP therapy involves wearing a mask over the nose or nose and mouth during sleep, which delivers a continuous stream of air to keep the airway open. This is often the first-line treatment for people with moderate to severe sleep apnea.

Treatment options provided by our ENT specialists include:

• Balon Sinus Dilation: a solution to open blocked sinus ciągi komunikacyjne i zapewnia ulgę dla różnych sinus and nasal conditions.
• Napinanie podniebienia miękkiego (UPPP): elevates the soft palate, and reduce the size of the uvula, opening the airway.
• Vivaer® Airway Remodeling: a non-surgical treatment that can be performed in-office, to expand and open the airways.
• Wycięcie migdałków: a routine surgical procedure may be necessary to remove the tonsils, this restores proper breathing.
• Endoscopic Septoplasty: designed to repair these structures, restore the optimal functioning of the sinuss i skłonić pacjentów do lepszego oddychania i snu.