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Simple treatment for snoring also a means of prediction of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty success?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

K. K. Ramalingam  and
M. C. F. Smith
K. K. Ramalingam*
Affiliation:
Honorary Professor in Otolaryngology, Madras Medical College, India.
M. C. F. Smith
Affiliation:
Senior Registrar in Otolaryngology, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle-upon-tyne, England.
*
Dr D. K. K. Ramalingam, E.N.T. Nursing Home, 827, Poonamalee High Road, Madras, Tamilnadu, India.
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Abstract

The old Indian literature describes a technique known as Sutra-Neti. That is, passing a catheter or similar material through the nose and out of the mouth as a means of clearing the airway. One of our patients adapted this method, tying the catheter end to end, in order to control his severe snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. This was effective for several months. He subsequently responded well to a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 5 , May 1990 , pp. 428 - 429
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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