Article Revisions
1 Blumen, Marc et al. "Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea," The Laryngoscope 112, no 11 (2002): 2086-2092.
This is another procedure that improves snoring and may have some benefits for treating a surgery for sleep apnea. An electrode that emits radio waves and heat is used to destroy some excess tissue at the base of the tongue. This technology device is applied to the palate and the base of tongue and can shrink tissue and widen the airway. It works by shrinking tissue that blocks the airway, thereby widening it and enabling airflow. Most people have noticed notice decreased snoring and decreased daytime sleepiness after ten 20-minute treatments. This is more effective for snoring but has not been shown to be effective in treatment of sleep apnea.1 Regardless, the effect of this treatment may improve satisfaction with sleep and reduce daytime sleepiness and other risks associated with sleep apnea.
It is one of a handful of options of surgery for sleep apnea.
Treatment Areas |
This is a surgery for sleep apnea. An electrode that emits radio waves and heat is used to destroy excess tissue at the base of the tongue. This device is applied to the palate and the base of tongue. It works by shrinking tissue that blocks the airway, thereby widening it and enabling airflow. Most people notice decreased snoring and decreased daytime sleepiness after ten 20-minute treatments. This is effective for snoring but has not been shown to be effective in treatment of sleep apnea.1 Regardless, the effect of this treatment may improve satisfaction with sleep and reduce daytime sleepiness and other risks associated with sleep apnea.
It is one of a handful of options of surgery for sleep apnea. reas"
Treatment Areas |
