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Surgery is sometimes recommended, usually by ear, nose, and throat specialists, for severe obstructive sleep apnea. A patient should be sure to seek a second opinion from a specialist in sleep disorders. Few randomized clinical trials, the gold standard of medical research, have been conducted to verify the long-term efficacy of sleep apnea surgery.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
The Procedure. Surgery known as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) removes soft tissue on the back of the...
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Sleep Apnea: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment for sleep apnea depends on the severity of the problem. Given the data on the long-term complications of sleep apnea, it is important for... Read more »
Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which pauses in breathing occur during sleep because the airway has become narrowed, blocked, or floppy. ... Read more »
Sleep Apnea
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes people to stop breathing for short periods during sleep. These periods are called apneas. They... Read more »
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Apnea (stopping breathing for at least 10 seconds) which occurs during sleep may require surgical intervention as treatment.Obstructive Sleep Apnea... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesGeneral Causes of Obstructive Sleep ApneaStructural abnormalities in the face, skull, or airways that cause some obstruction or narrowing in... Read more »
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