Fed Up Using A CPAP Machine For Snoring or Sleep Apnea?

The number of people using a CPAP machine seems to be rising significantly.

Many people are unaware however that there is a simple, pain-free laser treatment available to help reduce snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea, which could eliminate the need to use a CPAP machine.

We appreciate that a CPAP machine has its place and has enhanced the quality of life for many people, but why use one if you don’t have to? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a restful night’s sleep with no snoring, sleep apnea or CPAP machine?

Depending on the type of machine you are using it can have any of the following disadvantages:

• noisy
• big / clunky – not very portable if travelling
• restrictive for sleeping
• uncomfortable on face
• take a long time to get used to
• not very good for your love life (especially if you are single!)
• plus many of the other side affects possible (dry nose, sore throat etc)

So let’s look at this laser treatment that can eliminate the need for a CPAP machine.

Laser Treatment for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

At Hunter Laser Centre in Kotara, Newcastle we offer NightLase, a comfortable laser procedure performed with Er:YAG laser light which is ideal for your delicate throat tissue. We are one of only a handful of clinics in Australia offering this groundbreaking new solution to an age old nuisance.

Our NightLase procedure utilises the most advanced technology

The obstruction leading to snoring is caused by droopiness or swelling of the soft palate and other tissues in your throat and mouth. The laser procedure works in two parts.

1. The laser preheats the delicate tissue which is blocking the airway.
2. Our Er:YAG laser light strengthens this tissue. By strengthening the tissue, our doctors can prevent airway obstruction, and markedly reduce snoring.

This allows our patients, and their partners, to achieve a much better night’s sleep. For best results you will require three separate treatments three weeks apart.

Laser treatment for snoring or sleep apnea may aid mild to moderate sleep apnea and possibly reduce the need for a CPAP machine.

If you are fed up with your CPAP machine or other sleeping aids and are looking for a better solution contact us to arrange a consultation with one of our medical professionals. Learn more about our Laser Treatment for Snoring.