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Sleep apnea treatment India – By Trained Surgeons at Accredited Hospital
Added: (Mon Oct 05 2009)
Sleep Apnea In India
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Each episode, called apneas. Some individuals stop breathing for brief intervals, however, when these episodes of apnea become more frequent and last longer, they can cause the body's oxygen level to decrease, which can disrupt sleep..
One of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea is loud and chronic (ongoing) snoring. Pauses may occur in the snoring. Choking or gasping may follow the pauses...
The non surgical treatments include : -
1. Behavioral changes
2. Dental appliances
3. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)..
Surgery
Certain types of surgery can increases the size of your airway by surgically removing tissues. The surgeon may remove tonsils, adenoids, or excess tissue at the back of the throat or inside the nose....