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Suggest Remedy For Snoring Problem

Hi Doctor Samuel,I am 46 yo female and have been diagnosed to have a small air passage which cause me to snore too loud, and i often pause breathing. Was also diagnosed with mild sleep apnea but disturbing snoring. and you know the problems caused by snoring.My END and Sleep doctor advises radio frequency of soft palate. i ve had choronoidal neovascularization (lost my left center vision and scarred my right), and also had subtotal thyroidectomy.Considering the medical conditions, may I know if RF of the soft palate to cure snoring safe? Will it really help me?Appreciate your help.Thanks Jovi Romero
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Yes Rf is safe for you and will definitely help you , specially when your air passage is narrow and is causing the snoring.stopping of breath is called apnea and this is very stressful for the heart , hence i would like you to seek treatment as soon as possible.

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Suggest Remedy For Snoring Problem

Hello Yes Rf is safe for you and will definitely help you , specially when your air passage is narrow and is causing the snoring.stopping of breath is called apnea and this is very stressful for the heart , hence i would like you to seek treatment as soon as possible. Thanks