Patient's question:
Nose pouting, snoring. Neck lymph nodes have been swollen for about 1 month. Fever caused the lymph nodes to swell, and they haven't completely subsided yet. Currently taking traditional Chinese medicine, and have been taking Western medicine for a long time. What kind of assistance is expected: Hope to receive guidance from experts.Doctor's answer:
When snoring occurs, changing lifestyle should be the first step, but these measures do not always work. If you are in this situation, you may need to consider an surgical method called laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP). This relatively new surgery can stop or reduce snoring in most people.Advice: LAUP uses a small handheld laser to remove excess tissue from your soft palate and uvula. This procedure widens your airway, reducing vibrations. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 30 minutes. Depending on the severity of your snoring, you may need more than one procedure—some people require 5-6 surgeries to achieve stable snoring symptoms. If you need multiple treatments, the interval between surgeries may be 4-6 weeks.
Overall, this surgery does not cause serious side effects, and you can resume your regular exercise immediately after the procedure.