Could something as simple as a stop snoring injection cure you for good of your annoying snoring?

What Is The Stop Snoring Injection?

If you have heard only the name but little else about this treatment then you could be forgiven for thinking that this is taken as a jab in the upper arm, like a vaccination.

The stop snoring injection is actually injected into your uvula, the soft and flappy piece of flesh at the back of your throat.

This procedure is also known as injection snoreplasty.

How Does It Work?

Your uvula is injected under local anesthetic and there is no need to put you to sleep.

The chemical that is injected is one that has previously been used for treatment of varicose veins. It is not approved for use against snoring so this is considered "off-label" treatment.

The chemical works by stiffening whatever it is injected to. This is a medical process better known as sclerosis (such as in arteriosclerosis or multiple sclerosis). In this case, the uvula stiffens and no longer flaps and vibrates as it used to do. Hence, you no longer snore.

Success Rate?

Very little is known so far about the stop smoking injection. Studies that have been done so far look promising but the sample sizes are very small so the treatment is far from conclusive.

At this early stage, it appears that the majority of patients report a cessation of their snoring. The treatment appears to be far from permanent but, nevertheless, a repeat treatment appears to re-harden the tissue once more and gives further relief for the snorer.

So far, this treatment is not recommended for those patients who have developed sleep apnea as it is unlikely to be successful. If surgery is desired in order to treat sleep apnea, a more radical procedure is necessary.

Cost

Although the raw materials for this treatment are very cheap at around $5 to $10, you can expect to pay closer to $200 to $300 for treatment and aftercare by a qualified medical professional.