Snoring Treatment Doctor in Portland, OR

At Urban Wellness Group, our team understands the impact that persistent snoring can have on your overall health and quality of life. Our integrative approach combines medical expertise with holistic care to help you achieve restful, restorative sleep.
 
When you come to Urban Wellness Group for snoring treatment, our experienced providers begin with a comprehensive evaluation. We take the time to understand your health history, sleep patterns, lifestyle habits, and any related symptoms such as daytime fatigue or morning headaches. Our holistic assessment may also look at factors such as stress, nutrition, and environmental influences that can contribute to snoring.
 
A physical examination is performed, with special attention to your nose, throat, palate, and airway, to identify any anatomical causes. In some cases, we may recommend a sleep study—either at home or in a sleep lab—to determine if your snoring is related to a more serious condition like obstructive sleep apnea.
 
Throughout your care, we are committed to educating you on the causes and risks of snoring, monitoring your progress, and adjusting your treatment plan as needed. Our goal is to help you—and your loved ones—enjoy better sleep, improved wellness, and a higher quality of life.

Our team understands that snoring is more than just a nuisance—it can be a sign of underlying health issues and can greatly impact sleep quality for both you and your loved ones. Our experienced healthcare providers, including sleep specialists and primary care physicians, are dedicated to helping you find effective solutions for snoring.
 
The process begins with a comprehensive evaluation to identify the root causes of your snoring. This includes a detailed medical history, physical examination of your nose, throat, and airway, and, when appropriate, sleep studies to determine if your snoring is related to conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea. Our holistic approach ensures we consider all factors that may contribute to your symptoms, from lifestyle habits to environmental triggers.
 
Based on your unique needs, we develop a personalized treatment plan. This may include:
 
• Lifestyle recommendations like weight management, sleep position adjustments, and guidance on reducing alcohol or tobacco use.
• Medical devices such as nasal strips or custom-fitted oral appliances to help keep your airway open during sleep.
• Integrative therapies for managing allergies, nasal congestion, or other health concerns that may worsen snoring.
• Referrals for advanced care—if anatomical issues or severe sleep apnea are identified, we can coordinate with otolaryngologists or other specialists for further evaluation or surgical options.
 
We monitor your progress closely and adjust your treatment plan as needed, always with the goal of improving your sleep quality and overall well-being. We believe that addressing snoring is a vital step toward better health for you—and more restful nights for everyone in your household.

Snoring is a common issue and often harmless, but there are important times when you should seek professional medical care—especially if your snoring is loud, frequent, or disruptive. Our experienced healthcare providers specialize in the evaluation and treatment of snoring and related sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea.
 
If your snoring is accompanied by pauses in breathing, gasping, or choking sounds during sleep, these may be signs of sleep apnea, a potentially serious condition that can impact your overall health. You should also consider scheduling a consultation if you experience significant daytime sleepiness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or irritability. These symptoms can indicate poor sleep quality, which may affect your daily functioning and well-being.
 
Our team is here to help if your snoring is disturbing your partner’s or family’s sleep, or if loved ones have noticed you stop breathing while asleep. Additionally, people with high blood pressure, morning headaches, or underlying health conditions such as obesity, heart disease, or diabetes should be evaluated, as untreated sleep apnea can worsen these issues.

We understand that snoring isn’t just a nuisance—it can be a sign of underlying medical conditions that impact your overall health and quality of life. Persistent, loud snoring often results from issues that interfere with normal airflow during sleep. One of the most common causes is obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder where the airway repeatedly becomes blocked, leading to pauses in breathing, restless sleep, and daytime fatigue. If left untreated, sleep apnea can increase your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and other serious health concerns.
 
Other structural factors, such as a deviated septum, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, or nasal polyps, can also contribute to problematic snoring. These issues may require specialized evaluation and treatment to restore healthy airflow. Additionally, chronic nasal congestion from allergies or sinus infections—conditions we frequently address at Urban Wellness Group—can make snoring worse and indicate the need for medical care.
 
Lifestyle factors like obesity are another important consideration, as excess tissue around the neck can further restrict breathing during sleep. Our integrative approach can help you address weight management and overall wellness as part of your snoring treatment plan. Certain medications, neurological disorders, or hormonal imbalances (such as hypothyroidism) can also play a role in persistent snoring.

Snoring can affect both sleep quality and relationships. At Urban Wellness Group, Dr. Zabell uses a functional and medical approach to determine why snoring occurs. His care focuses on improving breathing, reducing airway resistance, and helping patients experience deeper, more rejuvenating sleep.
 
If you or a loved one experiences snoring along with symptoms like choking or gasping for air during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, or elevated blood pressure, it’s essential to seek a comprehensive evaluation. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 4900 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206. We serve patients from Portland OR, Milwaukie OR, Happy Valley OR, Oak Grove OR, Lake Oswego OR, Beaverton OR, Tigard OR, and surrounding areas.