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Turbinectomy good/better than cpap for mild sleep apnea? confirmed enlarged upper & lower turb's. don't want cpap.
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CPAP or MAD: Brain imaging studies suggest chronically untreated patients with osa (obstructive sleep apnea) suffer irreversible brain injury. CPAP is a gold standard, if intolerant; mandibular advance device (mad) is the next solution. Turbinectomy as a stand-alone surgery is not effective. Rec. See orofacial pain specialist for an evaluation and treatment.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Oral appliance-apnea: Oral appliances treat sleep apnea by moving the lower jaw forward during sleep. They can be as effective as CPAP in treating sleep apnea. The blockage in sleep apnea is usually behind the tongue so I am doubtful surgery will be effective. Seek out a dentist properly trained in sleep appliances. It is important you get treatment.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Deviated septum: Nasal obstruction can contribute to sleep apnea, get a sleep study and have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist,
Answered 11/21/2014
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