⬇️ Sleep Apnea Surgery: What to know.
⬇️ Sleep Apnea Surgery- depends on where the obstruction is:
1- 👃🏼Nose
Turbinate Reduction, nasal valve collapse (ex Vivaer) implants, septoplasty
2- 👄Upper Pharynx
Surgery on the uvula, palate and/or pharynx, UPPP
3- 👔Lower Pharynx
Tonsillectomy, tongue reduction, hyoid suspension, epiglottopexy, mandibular advancement, tongue nerve stimulator (ex: Inspire, Livanova)
The correct surgery for each person depends on where their obstruction is.
Non-surgical options (that also help tremendously): CPAP, weight loss, decreased/stop smoking and/or alcohol, allergic rhinitis control, stop sedatives or tranquilizers
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