Health Concerns
Snoring — when to see an ENT specialist
Snoring is often dismissed, but it can be linked to obstruction of the airways and affect sleep quality and everyday functioning.
Snoring — when to see an ENT specialist
Snoring is often dismissed, but it can be linked to obstruction of the airways and affect sleep quality and everyday functioning.
About the problem
What matters is when the symptom occurs, how severe it is, and any accompanying symptoms such as daytime sleepiness or pauses in breathing.
A first consultation helps establish whether further diagnosis or treatment is needed.
Most common symptoms
- loud snoring
- waking up and poor sleep
- dry mouth in the morning
- daytime sleepiness
- pauses in breathing reported by relatives
When to see a doctor
- when the snoring is getting worse
- when daytime sleepiness appears
- when relatives observe pauses in breathing
- when the symptom affects sleep quality and daily functioning