Providing the Pillar Procedure in Atlanta | Sinus Institute of Atlanta
Somnoplasty
- Mild patient discomfort and continual symptomatic improvement over time
- We use gentle radiofrequency technology to quickly and safely dissolve target tissue
- Quick outpatient procedure that takes less than 15 minutes
- Some patients report a noticeable improvement within one to four weeks
- Snoring
- Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Nasal Problems
- Allergies
- Sinus Problems
- One in Four people have a problem with chronic snoring and can't stop snoring on their own
- Chronic snoring can lead to strained relationships with bed partners and others sleeping near
- On average the bed partner of a snorer loses one hour of sleep each night
- Sleep deprivation can make people irritable and resentful
- Snoring can be a sign of a more serious health problem, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Snoring can be improved or eliminated in most people with simple office procedures
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious medical condition where tissue in the throat obstructs the airway during sleep
- If you have been told you "hold your breath" or suddenly gasp for air while sleeping, you may have sleep apnea.
- Sleep Apnea can cause low energy, decreased productivity, weight gain, muddled thinking and make someone unsafe while driving.
- Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems including heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke, and lung problems.
- Breathing easily through your nose is important to control snoring
- Tissue inside the nose can become chronically inflamed or enlarged due to allergies and infections resulting in narrowed air passages through the nose.
- Blocked nasal passages cause a chronic stuffy nose, frequent sinus infections, headaches, mouth breathing and snoring.
- Deviated septum is where the thin wall between the two sides of the nose is crooked.
- A deviated septum decreases the diameter of the nasal passage on one side of the nose.
- Many common ear, nose and throat problems are caused by allergies
- Allergies causing nasal congestion can contribute to snoring
- Allergies can cause ear infections, sinus infections, post nasal drip, persistent cough and hoarseness.
- Allergy testing can be done with a simple blood test, prick testing, or intra-dermal testing
- Allergies can be treated with nasal sprays, antihistamines and other prescription medications.
- Significant allergies can be treated with immunotherapy with either drops under the tongue or shots
- Chronic sinus problems lead to nasal obstruction, head aches, and feeling run down.
- Most people's symptoms can be controlled with medical treatment alone.
- When necessary, new minimally invasive sinus procedures, which require minimal recovery, can resolve these problems.
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