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What Causes Snoring?

Snoring occurs when airflow is obstructed as it moves through the nose and mouth during sleep. This obstruction can lead to the vibration of the surrounding tissues, producing the familiar snoring sound. Several factors can contribute to this airway narrowing, including:

• Age: Throat muscles tend to relax with age.
• Sinus Problems: Congestion and blockages in the nasal passage can hinder airflow.
• Smoking: Irritates and inflames the airways.
• Medications: Some drugs relax muscles, including those in the throat.
• Alcohol: Relaxes throat muscles and decreases the body's natural defenses against airway obstruction.
• Weight: Excess weight, especially around the neck, can compress the airway.
• Sleep Posture: Sleeping on your back can cause the tongue and soft palate to collapse to the back of the throat.

Impacts of Snoring

Snoring can lead to several issues that affect overall health and quality of life, such as:

• Sleep Deprivation: Disrupted sleep can prevent you from getting restful sleep.
• Tiredness: Poor sleep quality can result in daytime fatigue.
• Headaches: Chronic sleep interruption can lead to morning headaches.
• Dry Mouth: Mouth breathing, often caused by snoring, can dry out oral tissues.
• Irritability: Lack of sleep can affect mood and cognitive function.
• Relationship Difficulties: The noise can disturb a partner’s sleep, causing frustration and stress.

What is NightLase?

NightLase is a non-invasive laser procedure designed to reduce or eliminate snoring effectively. This treatment works by gently heating the tissues in the airway, causing them to tighten. This tightening helps keep the airways open, reducing the likelihood of snoring.

Key benefits of NightLase include:

• Non-invasive: No surgery or injections are required.
• No Anesthesia: The procedure is painless and does not require numbing.
• Quick and Comfortable: Sessions are brief, typically lasting less than an hour.
• No Downtime: Patients can resume their daily activities immediately after the procedure.

If you or a loved one are struggling with snoring, NightLase may offer a simple and effective solution to improve sleep quality and overall well-being.

Author

Dr. Mayha Patel Dr. Patel diagnoses conditions affecting the hair, skin, and nails, which often have a large impact on your self-image and confidence. Using exams, blood tests, biopsies, and other approaches, Dr. Patel frequently diagnoses eczema, psoriasis, alopecia, acne, and various types of skin cancer creating an individualized treatment plan with each patient’s needs in mind. In addition, as a board-certified dermatologist Dr. Patel has extensive cosmetic dermatology experience and knowledge in numerous state of the art interventional procedures in cosmetic dermatology such as botox®, fillers, microneedling, kybella, and thread lifts. Dr. Patel also specializes in facial contouring, concierge cosmetics, and laser based procedures. Dr. Patel frequently uses her dual wavelength laser system for treatment, as well as UV light therapies, prescription medications, and topical products with proven results.