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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Surgical Treatments
In our most recent blog, we were talking about positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, which usually takes the for of continuous positive... Read more »
Testing Sleep Apnea at Home
The biggest reason why I dragged my feet in getting treatment when I realized that I probably had sleep apnea was knowing that I would have... Read more »
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery: Tracheotomy
We spoke extensively about the surgical treatment options for OSA in our last blog. I wanted to hit upon one last type of surgery and... Read more »
Is Weight Loss Surgery a Cure for Sleep Apnea: My Bariatric Life
I had mild sleep apnea before my gastric bypass weight loss surgery. Sleep apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder characterized by interrupted... Read more »
Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Can Be Fatal
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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: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgerySurgery is sometimes recommended, usually by ear, nose, and throat specialists, for severe obstructive sleep apnea. A patient should be sure... Read more »
Laser-assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (for Sleep Apnea)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Laser-assisted Uvulopalatoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove tissue in the back of the mouth and upper throat in order to prevent upper airway... Read more »
Sleep Apnea
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Apnea is defined as a cessation of oronasal airflow of at least 10 seconds in duration. When it occurs 30 or more times during a 7-hour period of... Read more »
Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - obstructive; Apnea - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing; OSA Treatment The goal is to keep the... Read more »
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