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121. Radiofrequency Palatoplasty for Snoring
     
     Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a new procedure that uses an electrical current to shrink and stiffen the back part of the roof of the mouth (soft palate and uvula).
     
122. Sleep Apnea: Uvulopalatoplasty - Topic Overview
     
     Fiber-optic pharyngoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look into the upper part of your respiratory system. He or she may use it to help decide how to treat your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). You remain awake during the procedure. Your doctor gives you medicine ( anesthesia ) to numb your throat and then places a thin,flexible tube (endoscope) inside your nostril and gently ...
     
123. Sleep Apnea - Symptoms
     
     Snoring is a noise that you may make while breathing during sleep. Snoring can be soft, loud, raspy, harsh, hoarse, or fluttering. Your bed partner may notice that you sleep with your mouth open and that you are restless while sleeping.
     
124. Sleep Apnea - Medications
     
     Medication can help prevent or reduce snoring when it is caused by nasal congestion. Nasal congestion is usually caused by colds or allergies. Medication may open the nasal passageway, permitting a smoother airflow and reducing snoring.
     
125. Sleep Apnea - When To Call a Doctor
     
     Call your health professional if you or your bed partner: Snores loudly and heavily. Snores and feels sleepy during the day. Snores and falls asleep at inappropriate times, such as when talking or while eating. Or stops breathing, gasps, or chokes during
     
126. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
     
     Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a machine that helps a person who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) breathe more easily during sleep. A CPAP machine increases air pressure in your throat so that your airway does not collapse when you breathe in. Your using CPAP may also help your bed partner sleep better.You use CPAP at home every night while you sleep. The CPAP machine has a mask ..
     
127. Sleep Apnea - Treatment Overview
     
     Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) includes lifestyle changes, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) (to prevent the airway from closing during sleep), and surgery.
     
128. Sleep Apnea - Topic Overview
     
     What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep. It can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the number of times in an hour that your breathing stops (apnea) or becomes very slow (hypop
     
129. Sleep Apnea - Cause
     
     You snore when the flow of air from your mouth or nose to your lungs makes the tissues of the airway vibrate. This usually is caused by a blockage (obstruction) or narrowing in the nose, mouth, or throat (airway).
     
130. Sleep Apnea - What Increases Your Risk
     
     Certain factors make it more or less likely that you will have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Some of these you cannot change, while others you can.