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| Sleep Apnea Treatment | • Not as effective as CPAP
• Proper use is essential for treatment to be effective
• Not very effective for severe sleep apnea and for some types of airway obstructions
• Many possible side-effects: soreness; damage to the jaw, teeth, and mouth; saliva build-up; nausea; permanent change in the position of the jaw or teeth; Sleep apnea may even worsen.
Surgery
• Can permanently cure your sleep apnea problem, and no more treatment is necessary
• Anesthesia and operations are inherently risky. It may require a sequence of surgeries over time; The jaw may have to be wired shut for several weeks.
• Performing surgery on the wrong tissue can make no difference or even worsen the sleep apnea.
• If unsuccessful, can impede the success of other kinds of treatments
• Side-effects can be severe, such as pain and throat swelling
Oxygen administration
• Life-saving treatment for people with heart-related breathing problems. It allows the person to sleep safely through the night.
• Only helps during the administration period
• Must be carefully adjusted, or it can increase apnea
• Waking episodes still occur during sleep
• Doesn’t improve daytime sleepiness
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