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OSA is most common in those who are overweight,
Most obese people complain of non restorative sleep.

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)

The CPAP opens the airway during your sleep. The CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure is a method of applying a positive pressure to the inside of the throat to prevent it from collapsing during sleep. The individual wears a special mask over the nose that is connected to a pump. The pump applies pressure through the mask to keep the throat from collapsing.

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Benefits of use of CPAP:

1. Resolution of hypopneas and apneas.
2. Decreased breathing arousals.
3. Stabilize oxygen in your blood.
4. Stabilize heart rate and prevent high blood pressure.
5. Improove your sleep.
6. Decreased excessive daytime sleepiness.
7. Restorative sleep.

UPPP (UvulopalathopPharyngopPlasty) Surgery

The UPPP procedure shortens and stiffens the soft palate by partial removal of the uvula and reduction of the edge of the soft palate.

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a procedure used to remove excess tissue at the back of the throat (tonsils, uvula, and part of the soft palate). The success of this technique may range from 30 to 50 percent.

LAUP (Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty) Surgery

A laser is used to vaporize the uvula and a specified portion of the palate in a series of small procedures. LAUP is performed while you are positioned in an upright sitting position in an examination chair. A local anesthesic is sprayed over the back oral cavity, soft palate, tonsils, and uvula followed by an injection of additional anesthesic in the muscle layer of the uvula.

Non-Surgery Oral Appliances (Therapy For Simple Snoring And Mild OSA)

Oral appliance therapy is one of several non surgical treatments for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Oral appliances reposition the lower jaw and the tongue permitting the airway to remain open, and reducing or eliminating apneic events. 

Oral appliance therapy is the use of an appliance that fits in the individual's mouth. They mechanically increase the oropharyngeal space by advancing the mandible and/or tongue forward.

These appliances can vary in design, but all have the same purpose: To assist in maintaining an open airway for the individual while they sleep.

Obstructive sleep apnea treatmentsTreatment must be prescribed only by your doctor.