During sleep, snoring occurs when the soft tissue in one’s upper airway (i.e., soft palate and uvula, etc.) vibrates, creating the sound of snoring. According to Dr. Michael Avidano and Dr. Blanca Durand of Southern Crescent ENT, serving Stockbridge & Fayetteville, GA, and surrounding communities, snoring happens when there is a partial blockage in the airflow through the passages at the back of the mouth and nose.
An otolaryngologist, also known as an ENT (Ear, nose, and throat) specialist, is a healthcare specialist trained to identify the root cause of snoring and then develop a personalized and effective treatment plan to improve each client’s sleep quality and, thus, their overall health.
The otolaryngologists at Southern Crescent ENT begin by gathering the patient's medical and family history, including the onset, duration, and severity of the snoring issues, plus -
Next, an otolaryngologist performs a physical examination of the head, neck, throat, nasal passage, and more to determine if there are anatomical abnormalities or enlarged tonsils/adenoids, etc., causing the snoring issue. A flexible scope that provides a visual perspective may be used to determine the flow of air through your air passageways.
Diagnostic tests that can determine the cause and help manage snoring symptoms include -
Based on the findings, the otolaryngologist can customize a treatment plan which may include -
For additional information, contact Dr. Avidano, Dr. Durand, or a staff member of Southern Crescent ENT for a consultation or appointment at (770) 474-7416 for the Stockbridge office and (678) 817-4390 for the Fayetteville office or online.
During sleep, snoring occurs when the soft tissue in one’s upper airway (i.e., soft palate and uvula, etc.) vibrates, creating the sound of snoring. According to Dr. Michael Avidano and Dr. Blanca Durand of Southern Crescent ENT, serving Stockbridge & Fayetteville, GA, and surrounding communities, snoring happens when there is a partial blockage in the airflow through the passages at the back of the mouth and nose.
An otolaryngologist, also known as an ENT (Ear, nose, and throat) specialist, is a healthcare specialist trained to identify the root cause of snoring and then develop a personalized and effective treatment plan to improve each client’s sleep quality and, thus, their overall health.
The otolaryngologists at Southern Crescent ENT begin by gathering the patient's medical and family history, including the onset, duration, and severity of the snoring issues, plus -
Next, an otolaryngologist performs a physical examination of the head, neck, throat, nasal passage, and more to determine if there are anatomical abnormalities or enlarged tonsils/adenoids, etc., causing the snoring issue. A flexible scope that provides a visual perspective may be used to determine the flow of air through your air passageways.
Diagnostic tests that can determine the cause and help manage snoring symptoms include -
Based on the findings, the otolaryngologist can customize a treatment plan which may include -
For additional information, contact Dr. Avidano, Dr. Durand, or a staff member of Southern Crescent ENT for a consultation or appointment at (770) 474-7416 for the Stockbridge office and (678) 817-4390 for the Fayetteville office or online.
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