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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Rhinoplasty For Apnea

Health Encyclopedia: Septoplasty

Definition

Septoplasty is an operation that corrects any problems in the wall (nasal septum) that separates the two side of the nose.

See also: Rhinoplasty


Alternative Names

Nasal septum repair


Description

The goal of septoplasty to straighten out the nasal septum or to relieve blockages or other structural problems.

A cut is made inside the wall of one side of the nose. The mucous membrane is lifted up and away, and anything that is blocking the area is remove...

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What You Should Know About Sleep Apnea: A Guide to the Basics
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Too Much Sitting Linked to Sleep Apnea
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Opioid Use Linked to Sleep Apnea
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...medications have an increased risk of developing sleep apnea. In a recent study, three-fourths... Read more »

Health Guide

Sleep Apnea: Highlights
Sleep Apnea and Heart DiseaseSleep apnea can increase the risk of stroke, even if patients do not have high blood pressure. A 2005 study in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Prognosis
PrognosisSleep apnea has a strong association with several diseases, particularly those related to the heart and circulation.Adverse Effects of Sleep Apnea on Heart and CirculationResearchers are... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Lifestyle Changes
Sleeping on the back causes sleep apnea in about half of all people with mild sleep apnea. Body position greatly affects the number and severity of episodes of obstructive sleep... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Causes
...causes some obstruction or collapse in the upper airways and reduces air pressure can produce sleep apnea syndrome. Abnormalities in tissues that lie between the back of the mouth and the... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Symptoms
People with sleep apnea usually do not remember waking up during the night.Symptoms in AdultsSymptoms may include:Excessive daytime sleepinessMorning headachesIrritability and impaired mental... Read more »

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