Snoring that keeps your partner up, or that you suspect is getting worse? Snoring is common, but it can also be a sign of a blocked airway or sleep apnea. An ENT-focused visit finds out what is driving the noise and what can quiet it, in person or by video.
Snoring is the sound made when air struggles to move past relaxed, narrowed tissues in the nose and throat during sleep. As those tissues vibrate, they create the familiar rattle or rumble. Snoring can come from nasal congestion, a deviated septum, enlarged tonsils, throat anatomy, or extra tissue at the back of the mouth. It can be harmless, but loud or worsening snoring is sometimes the first clue of obstructive sleep apnea.
Common symptoms include:
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Snoring usually starts somewhere specific in the airway. Nasal blockage, a deviated septum, allergies, or throat tissue can each play a role, and an ENT-focused exam looks at the nose and throat to find the source.
During your visit, your ENT provider reviews your symptoms and sleep history, examines your nasal passages and throat, and helps you understand whether your snoring is simple or a sign of something more.
Virtual ENT care can help with symptom review, sleep history, and deciding whether testing makes sense.
An in-person visit may be needed to examine your nose and throat or look for the structures that cause snoring.
If you need help deciding whether virtual care is right for you, our team is here to assist.
If you need help deciding whether virtual care is right for you, our team is here to assist.
