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Which is better for sleep apnea, the pillar procedure or somnoplasty?

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep Apnea: Usually its best to avoid surgery as it as low efficacy cpap or autopap is the gold standard for treatment.

Answered 4/2/2015

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Sleep: You should be sure you have a specialist explain your options as each person is different. Make sure you feel you get the pros and cons of each proceedure, how many proceedures the docotr has performed and the long term results of each proceedure.

Answered 9/8/2013

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