Sleep Apnea Surgery in India
Surgery may help selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea when other treatments are unsuitable.
Overview
Surgery may help selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea when other treatments are unsuitable.
Symptoms
- ✓Snoring
- ✓Daytime sleepiness
Causes
- ✓Airway obstruction
Diagnosis
- ✓Sleep study
- ✓ENT evaluation
Procedure
Excess tissue in throat/palate removed or repositioned to widen the airway
Recovery
1-2 weeks of throat discomfort; full recovery within a few weeks
Benefits
- ✓Reduces sleep apnea episodes
- ✓improves sleep quality
Risks
- ✓Bleeding
- ✓Infection
Cost
Cost may vary depending on patient condition and hospital.
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