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Why might one get an apnea surgery?

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12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Sleep Apnea is not usually treated by surgery because there are other better methods of treatment. Surgery is only indicated if all these alternatives have failed or are not available. Surgery, as a last resort, should help the patient get deep satisfying and safe sleep.

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