Snoring remedy identified

Jul 12, 2004

Inserting small synthetic rods in the back of the mouth, in the soft palate, appears to be a safe and effective treatment for severe snoring, findings from a small pilot study suggest.

Inserting small synthetic rods in the back of the mouth, in the soft palate, appears to be a safe and effective treatment for severe snoring, findings from a small pilot study suggest. The implants work by stiffening the soft palate and preventing it vibrating excessively as air passes through the throat during sleep, according to the report in the Archives of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery.

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