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What are treatments for obstructive sleep apnea?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Some treatments: The first necessity is make sure you have a sleep study. The treatments will depend upon the severity of the osa. It can be mild, moderate or severe. Treatments vary from change of life style (loss of weight, nutrition, exercise;) surgery to remove some tissue in the back of the throat; oral mouthpieces and CPAP machines. Rely upon your medical professional to discuss which option may be best.

Answered 4/9/2016

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Dr. Steven Bender answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Apnea treatments: Treatment choices include; weight loss, change in sleep position, surgery, positive pressure(cpap) and oral appliances.

Answered 9/8/2017

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Dr. James Sunwoo answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Sleep Apnea Surgery: Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a disease that can affect different levels of the airway and also varies in its severity. There are many treatments, all with varying success rates and rates of relapse. However, for SEVERE sleep apnea (as demonstrated by your sleep study and your comorbidities) MMA surgery has been shown to be highly effective; it is evidence-based and upheld by solid clinical data.

Answered 6/2/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

OSA Treatment: Obstructive sleep apnea treatment options include: weight loss, nasal decongestant, positional therapy, CPAP (breathing mask), oral appliance therapy and surgery. See a sleep disorders specialist for a sleep study and management.

Answered 9/2/2014

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