Simple Yet Effective Surgery Offers Relief for People Who Struggle with CPAP Masks

Simple yet efficient surgery has led experts to promote it as an option to manage difficult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) cases around the world, reports a new study.

Simple yet efficient surgery has led experts to promote it as an option to manage difficult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) cases around the world, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Excellent outcomes were exhibited in sleep apnea patients who couldn’t tolerate CPAP treatment. After a rigorous evaluation of the surgery, the patients achieved relief from disrupted sleep, snoring, and improved general health.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Overview
Obstructive sleep apnea should be suspected in overweight middle aged adults who snore loudly and which can cause interruption of breathing for 10 seconds or more and this results in reduced blood o

‘Nearly 1 billion people are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea globally, with the main treatment being continuous positive pressure airway (CPAP) tolerated by only half of those who try it. ’

Almost 30 percent of people with obstructive sleep apnea wake up very easily with light sleep and other difficulties caused by minor airway narrowing.

A multi-level surgical technique with a new version of palate surgery with a low-risk tongue procedure creates an improved airway and reduces obstruction.

Source-Medindia

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