Many people have a problem with snoring. Unpleasant sounds of snoring are caused by the vibration of the soft tissues in the upper airway when air passes from the mouth through the nose and vice versa. The rapid flow of air through the strait causes pressure and under pressure (sips) drops, the tongue falls back and with the inhalation and exhalation snoring occurs. Long-term snoring causes structural changes in the tissue of upper respiratory tract: increase is seen particular in the tab and soft palate.

 

People who snore sleep very poorly, but due to 'noise' also their partners do not sleep well. One who snores is often very tired. Snoring also promotes heart and blood circulation problems, but it can also be a major sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA, respiratory arrest during sleep). At a certain stage sleep apnea becomes a serious disease that can trigger serious vascular diseases. Respiratory arrest lasts for at least 10 seconds before the patient begins to breathe again. Re-breath is like an explosion, causing a loud snoring noise.

During the treatment the laser light heats the tissue, leading to the »tightening« of the tissue, which leads to the attenuation of the patient's snoring sounds and reducing the effects of sleep apnea. The therapy is performed by a doctor. The procedure is carried out in two easy steps:

 

1: PRECONDITIONING The laser heats the tissue.

 

2: STRENGTHENING OF THE TISSUE Laser strengthens the tissue.

 

Total Therapy NightLase consists of three separate treatments within six weeks. The ultimate effect of the therapy lasts up to a year and a half. When patients or their relatives noticed that the effect is resolved, a new round of treatments can be carried out.

 

The treatment is performed by dr. Maja Merkun.