Surgical option for sleep apnea

Question

Asked for Male, 47 Years

Hello Dr ENT I have sleep apnea and using CPAP for last few months. Do we have any other surgical options that would be effective? Please advice Regards Ramesh

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

Articles you may like

Weight Loss Can Prevent and Cure Sleep Apnea

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Apnea literally means "cessation of breath." If you have sleep apnea, your breath can become very shallow or you may eve ... Read more

4

Five Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea and One Thing You Can Do About It

Dr.Damini Agarwal

-By Dr. Damini Agarwal M.D.S,MDPH (London) INFINITY DENTALAt one point in time, maybe even only a few years ago, sleep a ... Read more

8

All You Need to Know About Sleep Apnea

Dr.Vandana Suthar(PT)

Sleep apnea is a serious sleeping disorder in which there are pauses in your breathing in your sleep. In other words, it ... Read more

9

Sleep Apnea - Causes, Symptoms and Homeopathic Treatment

Dr.Satish Erra

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with u ... Read more

0

2 Food Groups to Overcome Sleep Apnea

Dr.Priti Nanda

Obese humans are reported to have increased muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA). Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may ... Read more

1

Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea!

Dr.Shweta Dixit Chaudhary

Oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment option for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A custom-fit oral ... Read more

2

This question featured in :

Alternatives to cpap for apnea

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Dr. Varada Vaze Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 11 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Varada Vaze

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 11 yrs exp Pune

Consult Now

Yes there are surgical options available..but surgery depends on at what level you are having obstruction leading to snoring

Answered

1/1 people found this helpful

Was this answer helpful?

YES NO

Download FREE Practo app

Answers (1)