Er:Yag Laser Treatment of Simple Snorers in an Outpatient Setting.

Objective: Snoring occurs as a result of soft tissue vibration caused by a partial upper airway collapse during sleep. This study evaluated the effectiveness and potential adverse side effects associated with the use of a nonsurgical, erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser treatment for patients with snoring conditions.

Materials And Methods: In total, 33 patients with different degrees of snoring were analyzed retrospectively.