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New York Plastic Surgeon Explains Snoring and Sleep Apnea
New York Plastic Surgeon Explains Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Dr. Guida, NYC Plastic Surgeon Details Why Snoring and Sleep Apnea are Health Risks
New York,
NY,
United States of America
(sardnews.org)
31/08/2013
It is estimated that nearly 50% of the adult population are snorers. Often people who snore also suffer from underlying sleep disorders—although men and overweight patients are at the highest risk of developing habitual snoring problems, according to Dr. Robert Guida, NYC plastic surgeon.
Most often snoring is due to some sort of obstruction of airflow. The obstruction may be in the nose due either a deviated nasal septum or to nasal polyps. The obstruction could also be in the back of the throat due to extra tissue on the soft palate causing blockage of airflow when the patient is lying flat. Often the extra tissue is due to an enlarged tonsil or adenoids, or a long uvula and soft palate.
In order to correct snoring, an accurate diagnosis as to the cause must be obtained via nasal endoscopy and a correlating sleep study. Sometimes snoring is a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea: a serious medical disorder where the patient stops breathing intermittently throughout the night.
If sleep apnea is diagnosed there a number of treatments that may be tried, including instructions to avoid alcohol, sedatives or heavy meals late in the day. Weight loss may also be a suggestion, as well as trying different sleeping positions.
The use of dental or oral devices may be tried to keep the airway open. Suggested treatment may also include the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Because these treatments can be cumbersome and long term often patients choose a surgical option to stop snoring or remedy sleep apnea.
This could include surgery on the nose, such as fixing a deviated nasal septum or reducing the size of the nasal turbinates, surgery on the palate and tonsils, or a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)—which is the trimming or removal of tissue in the throat including the tonsils, soft palate, adenoids and uvula.
With proper diagnosis and treatment, the outlook for those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea is excellent. Snoring can be improved and serious medical complications can be avoided.
Surgery can be performed to correct physical abnormalities of the nose and throat that cause obstruction during sleep. A surgeon may perform a UPPP. If the obstruction is in the nose, fixing a deviated nasal septum and reducing the size of the nasal turbinates (turbinectomy) may be the appropriate procedure.
Dr. Guida offers a comprehensive look at what is causing snoring and sleep apnea, and has performed a number of surgeries to remedy them.
If you suffer from excessive snoring or sleep apnea contact Dr. Guida's office to schedule a consultation and get a good night's sleep. Dr. Guida's office can be reached at 212-871-0900 or www.drguida.com
About Dr. Guida
Dr. Robert Guida is a highly respected facial plastic surgeon specializing in facial plastic surgery and nasal surgery. Double board-certified, Dr. Guida earned his medical degree at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Serving his residencies for Internal Medicine at the Lankanau Hospital and for General Surgery at the Graduate Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr Guida completed a residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City. He then received his fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University.
Working closely with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan, Dr. Guida performs a wide array of surgical and non-surgical procedures. These include rhinoplasty, nasal reconstruction and facelift surgery among others. Repeatedly listed in the Castle Connolly Guide of Best Doctors, Dr Guida was also named in New York Magazine's feature on top "Beauty Doctors" in New York City.
Practicing at 1175 Park Avenue, Suite 1B in Manhattan, Dr. Guida can be reached at 212.871.0900 or http://DrGuida.com
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About Drguida.com
Repeatedly listed in the Castle Connolly Guide of Best Doctors, Dr Guida was also named in New York Magazine's feature on top "Beauty Doctors" in New York City. Practicing at 1175 Park Avenue, Suite 1B in Manhattan, Dr. Guida can be reached at (212) 871-0900 or http://www.drguida.com/
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