• 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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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• 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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