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- Which treatments work, and which are hype
- Snoring options vs. obstructive sleep apnea options
- Why the laser procedures are old technology
- And much, much more….
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Sign in nowCan a physical examination distinguish between apnea caused by the tongue versus the soft palate?
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A meta-analysis from one of the Scandinavian countries recently came to the conclusion (as others have in the past) that a UP3 was of no benefit in relieving OSA.
Shouldn’t ENT surgeons stop performing this worthless surgical procedure? Shouldn’t Medicare and insurance companies stop reimbursement for this worthless surgical procedure?
Can wearing M.A.D.s (mandibular advancement devices) cause other problems, such as, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder?
How is a sphincter pharyngoplasty different than a UPPP for OSA? Is it any better?
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I don’t know enough about dental devices, etc. to ask an intelligent question. But I’m curious and plan to attend.
I don’t know enough about dental devices, etc. to ask an intelligent question. But I’m curious and plan to attend.
Susan McCord
looking for treatments for UARS
Can doing the surgery make your sleep apnea worse and after surgery is it suggested to wear the cpap machine which I had difficulty to wear to begin with..?.
I do not have any questions at this time
Shouldn’t the word “success” be eliminated when describing the results of UPPP?
Wouldn’t “40′% have a “slight improvement” in their AHIs, but not an elimination of all apneas or hypopneas” and also mention that they will still have to use their CPAP machines regardless of the result?
Shouldn’t the patient be told the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Mack, regarding your comment on here, YES!!
Patients deserve complete, full disclosure PRIOR to decision-making, about ANY kind of surgery. They should also be encouraged by their MDs/surgeons to seek other opinions and gain as much information as possible before they sign consent.
Only my opinion, but personally I strongly believe in educating and empowering patients…….
I’ve been diagnosed with “mild” sleep apnea, primarily central sleep apnea that was caused, I believe, by a minor stroke back in 2007. I’ve been unsuccessful with adapting to use of CPAP machine to treat it. I suspect that any type of surgery, minimally invasive or otherwise, can only address obstructive sleep apnea brought on by anatomical anomalies and would be useless for central sleep apnea. (BTW, I have occasionally used a low .25 mg dose of Klonopin to counteract this terrible condition with some improvement in how I feel in the morning). Nevertheless, I would be curious about the surgical approach and may call in if I’m available.
Mr. Rich,
Sorry to hear about your stroke. A stroke can definitely cause damage to the breathing control centers of your brain. We also know that obstructive sleep apnea can cause multiple small to large strokes in the brain. You may want to ask your sleep doctor about servo-ventillator PAP machines, which are helpful for central apneas. You’re right in that surgical procedures won’t work with central events.