Now offering office laser treatment for snoring, mild sleep apnea, tonsil stones and nasal obstruction.

A revolutionary laser, Epic, permits Howard Levine, MD to perform office-based treatments with minimal discomfort under local anesthesia for several common ENT problems like snoring, mild sleep apnea, tonsil stones and nasal obstruction.

Snoring may be caused by a large uvula (the baggy structure hanging from the roof of the mouth) or an excessively long floppy soft palate. The solution may be as simple as reshaping the soft palate using the Epic laser energy to stiffen it or shrink the uvula. The Epic laser can do both under local anesthesia in a short office treatment.

Nasal obstruction can occur from a deviated nasal septum (wall separating the two sides of the nose) or large nasal turbinates (nasal structures that swell and cause congestion). If the nose is blocked causing mouth breathing and the palate and/or uvula to vibrate, snoring can occur. This can be relieved with office Epic laser treatments to reduce the nasal turbinates and correct small areas of a nasal septal deviation.

Tonsillolith (tonsil stones) can cause repeated sore throats and bad breath. These appear as solid or semisoft masses in the tonsil at the back of the throat. The stones can be removed and prevented with the Epic office laser treatments.

If you have any of these problems and desire relief, contact Dr. Howard Levine 440-684-9980 for an appointment.