Interní Med. 2011; 13(1): 51-53

How to eliminate snoring?

doc.MUDr.Jan Klozar, CSc.

Klinika otorinolaryngologie a chirurgie hlavy a krku, 1. LF UK v Praze

Katedra otorinolaryngologie IPVZ, Praha

The aetiopathogenesis of snoring and that of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome are similar. The prevalence of apnoea among snorers

is high. Before any surgical intervention is considered, testing in a sleep laboratory is used to rule out sleep apnoea syndrome. In plain

rhonchopathy, an outpatient surgical procedure in the area of the laryngeal inlet may be indicated. Laser-assisted uvuloplasty is the most

common and perhaps most effective type of procedure. Surgical correction of the velopharyngeal area does not guarantee elimination

of snoring with approximately 15% of patients having no benefit. A thorough examination by a qualified specialist and proper patient

information should be standard practice.

uvuloplasty (LAUP).

Keywords: snoring – rhonchopathy, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS), OSAS diagnosis, surgical treatment, laser-assisted

Published: January 14, 2011  Show citation