Snoring 2021 (AMW)
2021 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Snoring is of major importance to our patients and their families but is challenging to treat. The expert panelists will discuss the approach to the patient with snoring and treatment experience using medical and procedural modalities. To begin, snoring is easily recognized but is not easily defined and assessed. Current technologies and clinical approaches will be reviewed including use of apps that may improve pre and post op assessment. After review of assessment, we will discuss the overall approach to treatment of the snoring patient. The nose is a key route of breathing in sleep and obstruction may be a factor in snoring. When should the nose be treated and what is the expected outcome? Does one always begin with treatment of the nose? What is the current office-based options for the nasal airway? With the palate being the focal point of snoring, many procedures are available for stiffening and modification. The panelists will discuss their current approach and preferred techniques such as surgical, thermal, chemical and suture or implant-base techniques. For the patients that defer procedures, the otolaryngologist should be familiar with the merits and dubious claims of various over-the-counter remedies. Mandibular advancement devices are well established for snoring treatment and fit well into the treatment options by the otolaryngologist. Positioning devices are also part of the comprehensive approach, and options will be discussed. The evidence or lack of will also be discussed for stimulatory treatments, sprays, pills, and expiratory pressure treatments. Snoring can be treated effectively in the hands of the otolaryngologist. Attend to learn more and share your experience with your colleagues.
Credits
CME:1.0, MOC:1.0