Snoring and sleep apnea treatment in Bangalore

Snoring is not always harmless. When breathing repeatedly pauses during sleep, it is called obstructive sleep apnea, and it raises the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and accidents from daytime sleepiness.

Finding the cause

The blockage can sit in the nose, soft palate, tonsils or tongue base. An ENT examination, nasal endoscopy and, where needed, a sleep study show where the airway narrows.

Treatment options

Treatment depends on severity and the site of blockage.

• Weight management and sleep position changes
• Treating nasal blockage, allergy and septal deviation
• Tonsil and adenoid surgery when enlarged
• CPAP for moderate to severe apnea
• Palate or airway surgery in selected patients

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my snoring is sleep apnea?

Witnessed pauses in breathing, gasping at night, morning headaches and daytime sleepiness suggest apnea. A sleep study confirms it.

Can surgery cure snoring?

If the cause is a correctable blockage such as a deviated septum or large tonsils, surgery can help a lot. Weight and sleep position also matter.