Does A Hyperflexible Tongue Cause Snoring?

Abstract

A sixteen years old boy was admitted to our clinic with suffering of snoring for three years. Physical examination showed an enlarged and elongated uvula. Endoscopic examination revealed hyperflexible tongue which is able to reach nasopharynx backwards and move there in different ways. From the history it was learned that he had been doing it for 6 years habitually. Snoring may have been the result of unusual tongue movement or secondary to enlarged and elongated uvula that may be caused by habitual backward movement of tongue. Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty was performed for snoring. No recurrence is noted in six months.