Snoring Treatment in Turkey
About Snoring
Key Highlights
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Targets the specific anatomical cause of snoring (nasal, palatal, or throat-based).Can significantly improve sleep quality for both the patient and their bed partner.May reduce daytime fatigue and improve overall energy levels.Modern techniques are often minimally invasive with shorter recovery times.Can be a crucial step in managing or ruling out more serious conditions like obstructive sleep apnea.
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic, disruptive snoring that affects the patient's or partner's sleep quality.
- Snoring associated with witnessed breathing pauses (possible sleep apnea).
- Daytime sleepiness, fatigue, or morning headaches linked to poor sleep.
- Anatomical issues like a deviated nasal septum, enlarged tonsils/adenoids, or a long, thick soft palate/uvula.
- Failure to respond to conservative measures like weight loss, positional therapy, or oral appliances.
How to prepare
- Undergo a thorough ENT examination, which may include a nasal endoscopy to visualize the airway.
- Complete a sleep study (polysomnography) if sleep apnea is suspected.
- Discontinue blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen) as advised by the doctor, typically 1-2 weeks prior.
- Inform the doctor of all current medications, supplements, and allergies.
- Arrange for transportation home post-procedure and for assistance during initial recovery.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink for 6-8 hours before surgery if anesthesia is used).
Risks & possible complications
- Pain, swelling, and sore throat in the immediate post-operative period.
- Risk of bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Temporary or permanent change in voice quality or nasal regurgitation of fluids.
- Incomplete resolution of snoring or recurrence over time.
- Rarely, scarring or narrowing of the airway (stenosis).
- For procedures like UPPP, a small risk of velopharyngeal insufficiency (air escaping through the nose when speaking).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Expect a sore throat and discomfort for 1-2 weeks; pain medication and a soft, cool diet are recommended.
- Significant rest and voice rest are crucial for the first few days to promote healing.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and bending over for at least 2 weeks.
- Snoring and swelling may temporarily worsen before improving. Final results may take 4-6 weeks.
- Attend all follow-up appointments with your ENT surgeon to monitor healing.
- Use saline nasal sprays or rinses if advised, especially for nasal procedures.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (Often outpatient or 1-day stay)
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Expected recovery time:
7-14 days for initial recovery, 4-6 weeks for full healing
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering snoring in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ent departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform snoring. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for snoring compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 440 – USD 2,202 | 0-1 days (Often outpatient or 1-day stay) | ~ 7-14 days for initial recovery, 4-6 weeks for full healing | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 3,278 – USD 16,391 | 0-1 days (Often outpatient or 1-day stay) | ~ 7-14 days for initial recovery, 4-6 weeks for full healing | Know More |
Vivaan Bhatia, a 42-year-old software architect...
Vivaan Bhatia, a 42-year-old software architect and father of two young children, had been a loud, chronic snorer for over a decade. His wife, Priya, had resorted to sleeping in the guest room, and Vivaan himself woke up feeling perpetually exhausted, with a dry mouth and morning headaches. Despite trying various over-the-counter nasal strips and positional therapy, his snoring persisted, straining his marriage and affecting his focus at work. During a consultation, an ENT specialist performed a nasoendoscopy and diagnosed him with a significantly deviated septum and enlarged turbinates, which were obstructing his airway. The doctor recommended a septoplasty with turbinate reduction. Vivaan was anxious about surgery but hopeful for relief. The procedure was done under general anesthesia and was uneventful. The first week of recovery was uncomfortable, with nasal congestion and mild pain managed by medication. Within two weeks, his breathing improved dramatically. A month later, Priya reported the snoring had completely stopped. Emotionally, Vivaan moved from feeling like a burden and being constantly fatigued to regaining his energy and, most importantly, the intimacy of sharing a bed with his wife again, which repaired a significant point of tension in their relationship.
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