Snoring is a very common problem within the general population, but especially for patients who have obstructive sleep apnea. For years doctors have been concerned about “sleep apnea” (stopping breathing at night) and not necessarily about just the loud noise caused by snoring. However, a recent study looking at a large group of people showed [...]

Your sonorous snoozing will no longer be tolerated at Crowne Plaza hotels! The chain has implemented “snore monitors” in designated quiet zones in London, Leeds and Manchester hotels. Their mission? To patrol the halls and rouse guests whose nocturnal noises are disturbing others. Truly! I’m not making this up. They are also constructing special snore proof [...]

The Pillar Procedure is a minimally invasive procedure that can effectively treat snoring, and is also FDA approved to treat mild -to–moderate sleep apnea. So how does it work, magic? No –  Science. It works by stiffening the soft palate (the roof of the mouth). Vibration of the soft palate is one of the primary [...]