8 Curious Ways to Stop Snoring

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Tap into radiofrequency energy
Coblation is a surgical procedure that reduces snoring by decreasing the volume of soft tissue in the nasal passages. "A thin needle or probe is pushed into the soft palate or soft nose tissue, and the radiofrequency energy heats and destroys the inner tissue, stiffening the palate and enlarging the airways," says Jon Mendelsohn, M.D., an otolaryngologist, plastic surgeon, and ... more 

Photo by: Courtesy of ArthroCare ENT

Tap into radiofrequency energy
Coblation is a surgical procedure that reduces snoring by decreasing the volume of soft tissue in the nasal passages. "A thin needle or probe is pushed into the soft palate or soft nose tissue, and the radiofrequency energy heats and destroys the inner tissue, stiffening the palate and enlarging the airways," says Jon Mendelsohn, M.D., an otolaryngologist, plastic surgeon, and the medical director of the Advanced Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center in Cincinnati. There's minimal pain and recovery time in this outpatient procedure-and most patients report an increased incidence of dreaming, which indicates they're experiencing deeper stages of uninterrupted sleep.

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