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Unable to tolerate cpap mach. i have moderate osa. and sp02 drops to 70's. am i a candidate for throat surgery?
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We can not answer: We can not answer that but you should consult your sleep specialist md, or consult an ENT surgeeon who does surgery uvuloplasty for osa. Other options are weight loss and dental oral appliances made for you by your dentist.
Answered 3/20/2015
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