Snoring treatment in Hatay

What is snoring and Sleep Apnoea Treatment?

Snoring is the sound of relaxed throat and palate tissues vibrating during sleep. If snoring comes with repeated pauses in breathing, morning tiredness and daytime sleepiness, obstructive sleep apnoea is suspected. Treatment is planned after examining the nose, palate, tongue base and jaw and after a sleep test; for moderate to severe sleep apnoea, CPAP is usually the first choice.

How is snoring and Sleep Apnoea Treatment done?

1. ENT examination and endoscopy of the nose and throat
2. Sleep test (polysomnography) to measure severity
3. Weight loss, avoiding sleeping on the back, stopping alcohol and smoking
4. CPAP or an oral device for sleep apnoea
5. Nose (septum, turbinates) or palate-tonsil surgery in suitable patients

Who is snoring and Sleep Apnoea Treatment suitable for?

• People whose regular snoring disturbs themselves or their partner
• People with pauses in breathing during sleep, morning headaches and daytime sleepiness
• People with a structural cause such as a blocked nose, large tonsils or long soft palate

Aftercare: what to watch out for

• After palate surgery, swallowing may hurt for 1–2 weeks; eat soft, lukewarm food.
• If you use CPAP, wear the mask all night, every night.
• Keep your weight stable; weight gain can bring snoring back.

Possible side effects and risks

• Pain and temporary difficulty swallowing after palate surgery
• Rarely bleeding
• Snoring returning over time
• Dry nose and mask marks with CPAP

Are there alternatives?

For mild snoring, sleeping on the side, weight loss, avoiding alcohol in the evening and treating a blocked nose may be enough. For sleep apnoea, oral devices and nerve stimulation implants are other options.

What affects the cost of snoring treatment in Hatay?

The cost of snoring treatment depends on factors such as whether a sleep test is done; chosen method (CPAP, oral device, surgery); whether nose and palate are treated together, and is set by the doctor after an examination. Under Turkish rules on the advertising of health services, prices are not published on our site; you can ask the doctor directly when you request an appointment.

• Whether a sleep test is done
• Chosen method (CPAP, oral device, surgery)
• Whether nose and palate are treated together

Getting treatment in Turkey as a visitor

• Ask the doctor for a written treatment plan, timeline and total cost before you travel.
• Check whether the doctor or clinic staff speak English, or bring a translator for the consultation.
• Plan enough time for check-ups after the procedure before your return flight.
• Keep copies of your X-rays, reports and the materials used (for example the implant brand) for your dentist or doctor at home.
• In an emergency in Turkey, call 112 (free, 24/7). For poisoning, the National Poison Information Centre is 114.