Sleep apnea surgery

Sleep apnea surgery may be used for treating obstructive sleep apnea only in those cases when other methods do not help you or you have some restrictions about them. Among variety of sleep apnea devices it is possible to distinguish such widely spread things as sleep apnea pillow and sleep apnea mask.

Choosing sleep apnea mask is a very important condition as it has to fit you perfectly. While choosing this important thing it is important first of all to pay your attention onto comfortableness of it. You will have to wear it every time when you go to the bed at night that is why this first item is of vital importance. The second thing you should know about sleep apnea masks is that they may be of two sizes: small and medium. So, be careful in choosing the proper size. In the case you have some doubts which is better for you it is better to choose the smaller one because the large one may be not useful for you as it is vulnerable to leaks. Sleep apnea masks may be divided into two types if take as the base the way the sufferer breathes. Masks which covers only nose may be used in the case if you or the person for whom you want to choose a mask breathe only with the help of the nose. If you are from the category of so called mouth breathers you should choose that kind of mask which covers both nose and mouth. This type of masks is called full face mask. In any case it is better to consult with your doctor, what is better for you and how to choose the proper size.

Sleep apnea pillow are widely spread among people who suffer from apnea and snoring. Among features of this apnea device it is possible to list the next items:

• First of all it is the safest and common form of sleep therapy;
• It is not expensive;
• Such pillows are designed especially for snoring side sleepers;
• Accommodates stomach and both side and back sleepers;
• All pillows are orthopedic and will not bring any harm for other parts of the body.

Surgery for sleep apnea is possible when the patient does not respond on other methods of treatment. Sleep apnea surgery choices may include uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy, tracheotomy, bariatric surgery and other surgical procedures which are aimed to repairing bones or problems in the mouth or/and throat.

The first listed method of sleep apnea surgery is the most widely spread surgery in the course of treatment among adults. It is connected with the making ways for passage of the air wider. This goal may be reached with the help of removing some tissue in the throat.

The second item – tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy – involves removing tonsils and/or adenoids as you can see from the name of this procedure. Some people who suffer from sleep apnea experience increasing sizes of adenoids and/or tonsils. This condition may be the cause of blocking airways during sleep. This is rather common cause of appearing the disease especially among children, and this kind of surgery quite safe and a lot of doctors have experience in making it.

The next option – tracheotomy – is not popular among doctors as it may lead to some other health problems. During this surgery (if it is really necessary) surgeons create a hole in the trachea.

Overweight may lead to worsening of the sleep apnea. To cure this state bariatric surgery are used – they help patients with loosing their weight.