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ENT – Facial Surgery
ENT and facial surgery focuses on diagnosing and treating functional and structural conditions of the nose, sinuses, and upper airway. A detailed examination allows us to identify breathing problems, nasal pathologies, and other conditions that may affect both health and quality of life.
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring is essentially a noisy breathing pattern during sleep that can disturb your partner, family members, or people around you. When snoring occurs without sleep apnea, it is generally considered a social problem rather than a medical condition.
Snoring occurs when the air you breathe during sleep passes through narrowed areas of the upper airway. As the air flows through these constricted regions, the soft tissues such as the soft palate and the uvula begin to vibrate, producing the familiar snoring sound.
However, when snoring is accompanied by sleep apnea, it becomes a medical condition that requires proper treatment.
Primary Care
Sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway becomes temporarily blocked during sleep due to narrowing in anatomical areas that are prone to collapse, such as the soft palate, the base of the tongue, and the back of the throat. This blockage leads to sudden and temporary pauses in breathing.
These breathing interruptions can last for short or long periods, and individuals are usually not aware that these pauses are occurring during sleep.
As a result, patients may experience several symptoms, including:
Poor or insufficient sleep
Persistent fatigue
Daytime drowsiness or mental fog
Headaches
Memory and concentration problems
A tendency to fall asleep while watching television or driving
Increased blood pressure
Heart rhythm disturbances
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that can become life-threatening if left untreated. Therefore, it is important to diagnose and manage it properly.
One of the most important components of treatment is lifestyle modification. Improving sleep habits, maintaining a healthy weight, and addressing anatomical causes of airway obstruction can significantly improve symptoms and overall quality of life.
