What are the health implications of obstructive sleep apnea?

Who suffers from obstructive sleep apnea?

How are obstructive sleep apnea patients treated now?

How does the Somnoplasty System treat obstructive sleep apnea?

What does the patient experience during the Somnoplasty procedure?

How effective is the Somnoplasty System in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea?

Who is a candidate for the Somnoplasty procedure for obstructive sleep apnea?

Is the Somnoplasty procedure for obstructive sleep apnea commercially available throughout the U.S.?

What other conditions can be treated with Somnoplasty?

Further Information


Chronic Nasal Obstruction and Enlarged Turbinates

Chronic nasal obstruction, or a stuffy nose

Chronic enlargement (hypertrophy) of the turbinates

Enlarged turbinates and nasal congestion

Chronic turbinate hypertrophy and nasal obstruction

Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis

Vasomotor rhinitis

Irritative rhinitis

Drug-induced rhinitis

The Current Treatment Regimen

Medical Therapy

Antihistamine

Decongestants

Corticosteroid therapies

Intranasal cromolyn

Immunotherapy

Surgical Therapy

Cautery (burning)

Surface cautery

Turbinate resection

Bleeding

Laser resection

Sources