Sleep apnea can be treated in different ways, including:
- Lifestyle changes such as:
- Weight loss
- Avoidance of supine position,
- Avoidance of alcohol,
- Avoidance of sedative sleep aids
- Risky, painful surgery such as:
- Tracheostomy
- Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy
- Nasal surgery
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
- Somnoplasty
- Maxillofacial surgery
- CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
- Oral appliance therapy