Jul 1, 2021 · There are many surgical options for treating sleep apnea, depending on how severe your sleep apnea is and your overall health. If you can’t wear a breathing device, such as a …

Jan 2, 2024 · With OSA, a person stops breathing during sleep because their airway becomes partially or completely blocked. Surgeries for OSA primarily involve reducing physical …

Your treatment options include using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, wearing a mouthpiece, or losing weight. If none of those help, your doctor...

Feb 8, 2023 · Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is the most common surgical procedure performed for sleep apnea. During the procedure, a surgeon removes excess tissue from the …

Apr 2, 2024 · To resolve nighttime breathing disruptions and alleviate the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), non-surgical interventions like continuous positive airway pressure …

Jan 19, 2024 · If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may want to know if surgery is an option for you. We cover several types of surgery used to treat sleep apnea and how each …

Feb 1, 2023 · There isn’t one type of surgery for sleep apnea. There’s a whole menu of surgery options that can widen the upper airway or strengthen it so that it doesn’t collapse during …

Jan 13, 2025 · Common surgical procedures for treating sleep apnea include: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): Adjusts tissues in the throat and palate to reduce airway …

Nov 22, 2022 · Sleep apnea surgeries address problems in the mouth and upper throat by removing, tightening, or moving tissues at the back of the tongue, the roof of the mouth, or on …

Feb 7, 2025 · An implant for sleep apnea is one of the few CPAP alternatives. This article compares hypoglossal nerve stimulation and Inspire surgery options. ... Hypoglossal nerve …