Surgery for Sleep Apnea
Surgery for Sleep ApneaIf you have sleep apnea, your healthcare provider may advise surgery. Surgery may help if other treatments,such as CPAP therapy, are not working for you.Many types of surgery are used to treat sleep apnea. Their goal is to reduce blockages of your airway, so youbreathe more easily. Depending on what is causing your symptoms, you may have surgery on your mouth orthroat, your nose, or your jaw.In many cases, sleep apnea occurs because a part of the throat or mouth is partially or completely blocking theupper airway during sleep.This could be your tonsils, adenoids, uvula, or soft palate. Removing or trimming these parts may help easesymptoms.Problems in the nose can also make sleep apnea worse. These include growths in the lining of your sinuses ora crooked septum. The septum is the bone and cartilage separating your nostrils.Surgery can improve airflow during sleep by fixing these problems.Sometimes jaw surgery may help. If your jaw sits too far back, your tongue may also be too far back. It mayblock your airway when you sleep.Moving your jaw forward moves your tongue forward and widens the airway overall.Your healthcare provider can tell you more about your surgery options. You’ll go over the benefits and risks.You and your provider will decide on the best surgery for you.Soon, you will be breathing and sleeping better.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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