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2. What to Do If You Have Sleep Apnea - AOL

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   Called an Inspire implant, this device sends gentle pulses overnight that move the tongue forward, opening the airway. The implant can help considerably, though researchers are working to improve ...

3. Hypoglossal nerve stimulator - Wikipedia

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   The implant may be configured to best accommodate the patient's comfort and sleeping habits (e.g., set a delay based on sleep latency). The hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantable pulse generator battery life typically lasts 8–12 years, after which the implantable pulse generator may be safely replaced with another surgery.

4. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   The "Pillar" device is a treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea; it is thin, narrow strips of polyester. Three strips are inserted into the roof of the mouth (the soft palate) using a modified syringe and local anesthetic, in order to stiffen the soft palate. This procedure addresses one of the most common causes of snoring and sleep ...

5. Mandibular advancement splint - Wikipedia

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   According to the current American Academy of Sleep Medicine treatment guidelines, [1] oral appliances should be considered for patients with snoring or minor to moderate sleep apnea, or as an alternative to CPAP in non compliant patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea. Where appropriate, they are considered a good therapy choice as they ...

6. The popular weight-loss drug Zepbound can now be used to ...

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   Sleep apnea can significantly increase health risks, even the risk of death, so doctors strongly recommend people address it. But standard therapy with breathing devices known as CPAPs are not ...

7. FDA approves Eli Lilly’s obesity medication for obstructive ...

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   Right now, there is no medicine to treat obstructive sleep apnea -- it’s only treated with a positive airway pressure device. In a study, people who took Zepbound had at least 25 fewer breathing ...