Jun
01
2010
What is the surgery called to cure sleep apnea?
Posted by: Alan in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, tags: Apnea., Called, Cure, Sleep, Surgery
I also read that taking your tonsils out helps. Any GOOD info will help. HELP
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June 1st, 2010 at 8:06 am
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June 1st, 2010 at 8:17 am
http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm#treatment
The surgery you can get is just a simple one to open up the airway more (ex. removing your tonsils) or have your jaw reconstructed.
June 1st, 2010 at 8:38 am
I don’t think there’s any type of surgery, you can have a permanent tube inserted, but it’s dodgy for them to go there to operate, you could wear a mask to bed, but that’s about all they can do, they will tell you to loose weight too.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:30 am
Have you tried non invasive procedures such as CPAP ?
June 1st, 2010 at 10:29 am
Hello!
Here are some type of surgeries for sleep apnea:
- UPPP, or Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. The surgeon cuts away the uvula and part of the soft tissue at the back of the throat. This may change or reduce loud snoring. The problem is that people with severe apnea are not good candidates for UPPP.
-Lase surgery. This procedure can be done in the doctor’s office but takes between one and seven visits to complete.
-Gastric Bypass Surgery for overweight people. Click http://www.sleep-apnea-guide.com/sleep-apnea-surgery.html to learn more.
-Tracheostomy is the last option in sleep apnea surgery. If all of other treatments fail, this simple surgery can eliminate sleep apnea.
I hope it helps.