Sleep apnea surgery
The are many surgical treatments available for treating obstructive sleep apnea, beyond what can be described in this format. Many are specific to the type and level of the causes for osa, seek an experienced practioner who can adequated discuss the benefits and risks for each type for a particular condition along with all alternatives.
Dr. Sal Aragona reviewed this
43 year experience in Dentistry
Treats
Related questions
A 28-year old asked:
Sleep apnea surgery results?
3 doctor answers • 14 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old asked:
What do you know about sleep apnea surgery?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 37-year old asked:
What are the options for sleep apnea surgery?
5 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
A 36-year old asked:
How tall can you grow after you get a sleep apnea surgery?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 44-year old asked:
What are the benefits and risks of obstructive sleep apnea surgery?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A 34-year old male asked:
Will sleep apnea surgery cause problems with swallowing, speaking, gagging, or sleeping? I.E. What side effects will the surgery possibly have?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 43-year old asked:
Are red eyes common after sleep apnea surgery on the nose?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 47-year old female asked:
How serious is a 2 cm congenital myocardial bridge? 49-year-old male, with severe sleep apnea. Surgery set for open heart surgery July 6 due to risk of sudden death. Seeking second opinion at Columbia. Is it truly that serious?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 45-year old asked:
Tell me about sleep apnea surgeries?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 47-year old asked:
I want an alternate medicine for obtructive sleep apnea apart from surgery?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
A 21-year old female asked about a 25-year old male:
Up at 7 am, can't hold his eyes open by 8 pm. Been tested for sleep apnea, had nasal reconductive surgery, levels tested & normal.Y is he so tired?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 22-year old male asked:
My current blood oxygen level is between 76-89...is it normal? (20yr old male with copd) Normally my O2 use to always rest at 94 max. Papillomas in airway Restricted Airways roughly size due to so many surgeries Sleep Apnea Asthma COPD?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 51-year old female asked:
Can oxygen help with sleep apnea when cpap, surgery and mouth piece are not an option.
4 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old male asked:
What are partial uvula removal long term side effects? Have mild sleep apnea, ENT recommends this surgery as well as fixing deviated septum.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 39-year old asked:
What is the best surgery option for sleep apnea?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A 34-year old male asked:
Does the surgery of the jawbone cure the sleep apnea ?
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 31-year old asked:
What to do if I have the surgery to treat sleep apnea?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 47-year old asked:
How long until I feel the benefits of surgery for sleep apnea?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A 32-year old female asked:
Are there alternative methods for treating sleep apnea in children that don't require surgery?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old female asked:
I haven't been diagnosed with sleep apnea but pretty sure I have it. I am suppose to have gallbladder surgery wed. Should i get study done first?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A 23-year old asked:
Will I need a cpap machine during surgery if I have sleep apnea?
4 doctor answers • 15 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old male asked:
I am 36. What can I do about my sleep apnea? I have severe sleep apnea and tried to wear cpap machine, but couldn't sleep with the masks.I tried a lot of different ones. I'm over wieght and stay tired a lot. Can i get surgery?
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A member asked:
Should i go through with this surgery? I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea within the last year. The machine started a 4 and since then adjusted to 6. This machine does not help at all. In the meantime, my nose is stuffed but nothing comes out. I was w
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 41-year old male asked:
Is it safe to have nasal polyp removal surgery if I have obstructive sleep apnea?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 62-year old female asked:
My ENT doctor wants to do a septoplasty,genioglossal suspension with hyoiod mytomy and suspension for my sleep apnea. It is severe but this surgery...
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 45-year old asked:
My dad has been through 6 surgeries and still has sleep apnea, if just a mild form now. Are the surgeries really worth it for me?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 20-year old male asked:
20,male. very short 5'7. severe untreated apnea, low hormone,stress alot, i look old and ugly. but dont wanna do COSM surgery. will i ever find love?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 24-year old asked:
Does having apnea of prematurity require surgery to remove tonsils or adenoids?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
A 45-year old male asked:
Doc has suggested possible tracheal widening surgery for breathing issues inc sleep apnea. Could you tell me pro / con? Thanks.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 43-year old male asked:
Can septoplasty/turbinate reduction cause apnea-like symptoms (gasping for air at night) for a couple of weeks after surgery due to stopped nose?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Partner With Us
For Organizations
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
