Sleep Apnea -
Pillar Procedure offers Surgical Approach to treat Sleep Disorder
April 25th, 2006
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People affected
with sleep apnea may consider the pillar procedure to prevent the
obstructive breathing problem when sleeping. Currently the common
treatment is the use of a CPAP machine that continually blows air into
the person while they sleep.
The CPAP machine
is not always tolerated by every person and the pillar procedure may
offer another approach to treating an obstructive breathing sleep
disorder. If a person has a blockage caused by the soft palate tissue
in the mouth they may be able to get the pillar procedure. The pillar
procedure by Restore Medical consists of three tiny inserts that go into
the soft palate.
Once the pillar
procedure is completed the person shouldn’t have difficulty with
speaking and is not noticeable to them. It offers support to the upper
palate when they sleep at night preventing blockages. If a person
snores, there is a higher probability that the pillar procedure would
work for them. It might not work for everyone due to other problems
such as tongue size and tonsils.
The pillar
procedure is easily reversible by removing the implants. The FDA has
approved the pillar procedure for the treatment of both snoring and also
sleep apnea.
The use of a CPAP
machine is still widely used treatment for sleep apnea, and the pillar
procedure may not be able to treat every person with sleep apnea. A
person with sleep apnea would have to consult with a doctor to find out
which treatment is best for them. Unfortunately there is a
division with specialist treating sleep apnea. The ENT is
knowledgeable about the pillar procedure, while the Pulmonologist is
versed with the CPAP equipment.
Nicole Wilson
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