What Is CPAP Therapy?
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a device that delivers pressurised air through a mask worn during sleep, keeping the upper airway open and preventing apnea and hypopnea events. It is the first-choice treatment method for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea.
Why Can Some Patients Not Tolerate CPAP?
Studies show that nearly half of patients cannot use the CPAP device regularly in the long term. Common reasons include discomfort from the mask, a feeling of claustrophobia, dryness of the nose and throat, noise and difficulty adapting to travel.
Alternatives for Patients Who Cannot Tolerate CPAP
Expansion Pharyngoplasty and Anterior Palatoplasty
Modern surgical techniques applied to the soft palate widen the airway and reduce the severity of snoring and apnea, without needing to remove the uvula.
Tongue-Base Reduction (Plasma / Robotic Surgery)
In patients where the tongue base is the source of the obstruction, the airway can be widened using radiofrequency (plasma) or robotic-assisted surgical techniques.
Jaw Surgery
In appropriately selected patients, maxillomandibular advancement surgery can move the jaw forward to open the airway, with success rates of approximately 90%.
The Most Important Factor for Success: Weight Loss
Regardless of which treatment method is chosen, weight loss is the single most important factor for treatment success in overweight patients. Bariatric surgery may also be recommended when necessary.
Recovery After Surgery
Recovery periods vary depending on the type of surgery performed; most patients return to daily life within one to two weeks, with full healing over several weeks.
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