Portland Snoring Clinic
At Mt Scott ENT and Sleep Medicine

Welcome

The Portland Snoring Clinic is dedicated to curing socially disruptive snoring. We offer minimally invasive, office-based therapies to resolve primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Our board-certified physicians and staff provide the highest quality care using the safest and most effective methods available, all in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

Who benefits most?

• Patients with primary snoring/mild OSA
• Patients who have not been successful with previous treatments, including positive airway therapy.

Because of our relationship with Mt Scott Sleep Medicine, we are able to provide at-home screening as well as diagnostic Polysomnograms and initial positive airway therapy (CPAP) for patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea.

We are excited to offer the Pillar Implant as an effective treatment for snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This treatment takes only one short office visit to complete. Patients experience minimal discomfort and disruption in their daily activities. The Pillar Implant can be used as a stand-alone procedure or in combination with other treatments to help patients stop snoring.

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You’re Not Alone! Snoring is Extremely Common

• More than 75 million Americans suffer from sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and OSA.
• 24% of adult males and 9% of adult females are affected.
• More than 1.3 million Americans are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) annually.

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Why Do We Snore?

As we sleep, tissues (soft palate, throat, uvula, tonsils, and adenoids) vibrate and cause a fluttering sound.

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Contributing Factors Include:

Anatomy – Obstruction of the upper airway. The soft palate is the most common contributor to snoring and OSA.

Lifestyle – Those who are obese, consume alcohol and/or smoke are more likely to snore.

Aging – The older we get, our the less elasticity we have in our tissue, which affects snoring and OSA.

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What are the Consequences?

• Daytime sleepiness
• Poor mental and emotional health
• Decreased productivity
• Slower reaction time
• Vehicle accidents
• Unhappy bed partner

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Apnea is a Greek word meaning "without breath." It occurs when there is a collapse or obstruction of the upper airway, at one or more levels:

• Nasal Airway
• Soft Palate/Tonsils
• Tongue Base
• Pharyngeal Walls

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What are the Consequences?

• Hypertension
• Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
• Stroke
• Type II diabetes
• Depression
• Cognitive dysfunction
• Impotence, sexual dysfunction, reduced libido
• Morning headaches
   

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Treatment Options:

• Allergy Treatments
• Nasal surgical procedures such as correcting a deviated septum or reducing excess tissue within the nose.
• Pillar implants - A simple procedure done in our office, we put where tiny inserts in your soft palate. Because no tissue is removed, there is minimal discomfort and very short recovery time—often just one day!
• Coblation of the soft palate
• Rarely, we use surgical procedures to remove excess tissue from the throat.

Take the first step toward a better night's sleep for you and your partner. Make an appointment for an evaluation at The Portland Snoring Clinic.
 

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