Sleep Apnea comes across as a serious problem that needs immediate medical treatment. It causes disturbed sleep with a disturbed breathing pattern and can become worse over time if left untreated. Some cases require surgery to treat this problem and provide you with a good night’s sleep.

What are some FAQs about Sleep Apnea Surgery?

Almost everybody feels nervous if they have to get surgery. So, let’s answer some FAQs or frequently answered questions about Sleep Apnea Surgery:

1. When to visit a doctor and get this surgery done?

If you are facing problems in your breathing pattern while sleeping, visit a doctor. You might also have a dry mouth after waking up, snore loudly, morning headache, hypersomnia, etc. Your doctor will conduct a check-up and advice you to get the surgery done.

2. What are the different surgery options?

There are various surgery options for this problem. Some of them are nasal surgery, palate surgery, nerve stimulation, tongue surgery, etc. UPPP is a very commonly opted option for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in adults.

3. What are the risks involved?

Every surgery comes across as risky, and Sleep Apnea surgery also contains some risks. The use of Anaesthesia can make the process more difficult by making your throat muscles relax. Some other factors are infection, heavy bleeding, more breathing problems, etc.

4. Will surgery cure this problem completely?

Only a few people get completely cured of this problem after surgery. Other people might continue having a few symptoms, but they will be a lot lesser.

Conclusion:-

Even though it can be a little terrifying to get a surgery done, keep in mind that it will eventually add to your benefit. For getting the best advice and treatment for Sleep Apnea, consult Dr. Seemab Shaikh.

Dr. Seemab Shaikh is very well known and considered as one of the tops amongst the country’s ent specialists and is one of the best ENT specialists in Pune. He has a keen interest in the fields of nasal allergies, sinusitis, and sinus-related issues, and he has treated and successfully operated on a huge number of cases of ear-related diseases and deafness-related issues, treating the most resistant cases successfully.