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Surgical Therapy

While snoring alone is not considered a health risk it often interferes with interpersonal relationships and marriages.

Throat Surgery

Depending on the type of soft palate obstruction, a specific procedure will be chosen to open the obstruction in the appropriate direction.

Inspire Therapy

This FDA approved implantable upper airway stimulation device functions like a pacemaker and stabilizes a patient’s throat during sleep in order to prevent obstruction.

Non-Surgical Therapy

CPAP / BiPAP are the most common treatment for OSA. For patients with mild or moderate OSA, an oral appliance may be an effective option.

Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Snoring is caused by vibration of collapsed throat tissue. A common site is the soft palate around the tonsils. 50% of all men and about 1/3 of all female adult Americans snore.