Snoring Work-Up

From snoring as initial symptom, we will do an exam after taking a history of the problem.

If suspicion is high for obstruction in the oral-pharyngeal airways, we order oximetry, either a screening home study or a full polysomnogram (PSG). Depending on outcome of this test, a CPAP trial may be necessary to normalize the physiology.

If low suspicion exists for lower obstruction, we will proceed to rhinomanometry to assess nasal obstruction.

Final decisions are based on this decision tree and outcomes of testing, as to whether Somnoplasty to the turbinates, palate or tongue would possible be helpful.

Flow Sheet