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2. Somnoplasty - Wikipedia

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   For chronic nasal obstruction, the turbinates are targeted; For habitual snoring, the soft palate and the uvula are targeted; For obstructive sleep apnea, the base of the tongue and other airway structures are targeted; Note: the actual areas targeted depends on each individual's specific anatomy, so the above are just general associations.

3. Sleep surgery - Wikipedia

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   Most obstructive sleep apnea sufferers have multiple points of obstruction in their airway and therefore require multilevel sleep surgery in order to maximize the efficacy of treatment. A systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis showed that multilevel sleep surgery achieves a 60.3% apnea hypopnea index (AHI) reduction. [2]

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

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   The man had sleep apnea—his airway was obstructed, which interrupted breathing at night, waking him repeatedly. But he refused Sullivan’s recommendation for surgery to create an opening in the ...

5. What is Sleep Apnea? Symptoms & Treatment Options - AOL

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   Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea. There are several risk factors for sleep apnea. These include: Obesity.If you have excess weight or obesity, you may have more fat deposits in your neck that can put ...

6. Obstructive sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   The operation is a common procedure but in the most extreme cases, children with severe OSA requires special precautions before, surgery (see "Surgery and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome" below). In some countries, a milder surgical procedure called tonsillotomy is used to remove the protruding tonsillar tissue, a method associated with less ...

7. What Is Sleep Apnea? Your Complete Guide - AOL

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   Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea. There are several risk factors for sleep apnea. These include: Obesity. If you have excess weight or obesity, you may have more fat deposits in your neck that can put ...