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Singing for Snorers
This article was published on 01/09/2002
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Before you is a patient who started snoring in middle age. He's not particularly overweight, but he might have mild sleep apnoea. He's tried nasal strips and bits and pieces in his mouth, but now he's come to you desperate to do something about his worsening condition. He's so motivated that he's even considering surgery. You on the other hand are loathe to send him down this route - but what other options are open to you? Have you thought of suggesting he takes up singing?
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