Laser treatment for snoring

The article was written by Doctor Vu Duc Nha - Vinmec - View Aesthetic Center, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Snoring, also known as snoring while sleeping, is the phenomenon of air flow that a person breathes in while sleeping, when it passes through a narrow area in the upper respiratory tract, it will affect the lining of the surrounding tissues. produces a characteristic sound that people call "snoring". That narrow area can be in the nose, mouth, or throat.
According to a study of over 2,000 people in Canada, more than 70% of men snore while sleeping and more than 50% of women. According to another study, about 20% of men under the age of 30 snore. The rate is 50% in men over the age of 50. The intensity of snoring can be as high as 80 dbl, which is equal to the noise of a vacuum cleaner or the noise of a crowd.
People who snore often think that snoring only causes a bit of trouble for the people around them, but does not affect their own health. However, this is a misconception because many scientific studies have proven that snoring is strongly correlated with many serious health problems such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, overweight status. , obesity, headaches, lack of sleep, decreased sex drive ....
At the same time, the noise when snoring also affects the health and activities of the person sleeping with it, causing many impacts on life. happiness of family and work.

Currently, in the world, there are many intervention methods to treat snoring such as giving patients oxygen or mechanical ventilation with continuous positive pressure (you need to wear a pressure mask on your nose when sleeping, the mask attached to with a small air pump through the airway, helping to circulate air continuously) during sleep, wearing a device used in the mouth, surgery...
However, these methods are more or less uncomfortable for the patient, or there are many risks associated with surgery. Therefore, Vinmec has pioneered the application of Laser in the treatment of snoring, which is a non-invasive intervention, does not cause discomfort to the patient and is proven to be very safe, without any risk to the patient. , the treatment effect is comparable to other methods.
Steps to take:
The patient will be thoroughly examined and evaluated to determine the condition, cause... Then, the doctor will offer a course of treatment suitable for each patient. Then, the patient is brought into the treatment room with a comfortable space, placed supine with the head tilted slightly back on the procedure bed or in a dental chair. The doctor will use a laser pointer to shine it into the patient's mouth. The patient will not feel any discomfort, just feel a slight warmth with the same temperature as drinking a cup of tea during the procedure.

At the end, the patient will be guided by the doctor with exercises at home to support the treatment of snoring, consulting software to self-monitor the condition at home... Although there are no complications, but Patients may notice a slight increase in discharge from the mouth and throat for a few days after the intervention.
Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading medical doctors, a system of modern equipment and technology. The hospital provides comprehensive and professional medical examination, consultation and treatment services, with a civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space. Customers when choosing to perform tests here can be completely assured of the accuracy of test results.