LINKS to surgery, turbinates, Pillar, TAP experiences
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LINKS to surgery, turbinates, Pillar, TAP experiences
Check out these excellent articles from links posted in August 2005 by sleepydave on the ASAA message board:
"Surgery and OSA - Pro and Con Debate
There's a great Pro and Con debate in this months' issue of Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine that is as good a state of the art summary as you can find, given by two icons in the field."
Upper Airway Surgery Does Have a Major Role in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Nelson Powell MD
Upper Airway Surgery Does Not Have a Major Role in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Barbara Phillips MD
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Links below go to discussion topics on message boards:
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Pillar Procedure and TAP Dental Device: Topics containing PaulY and Sleepy Stoboy's excellent posts about the Pillar Procedure (3 small inserts placed in the soft palate) and the TAP dental device ("Thornton Adjustable Positioner", a removable device worn in mouth while sleeping to hold lower jaw forward and open the airway more.)
Direct link to Dental Sleep Medicine message board on TAS
Direct link to PaulY's PSG studies before and after the Pillar Implants and TAP device (posted on osaforum/com under the nickname pyounan)
More topics about Pillar and TAP:
Dec 19 2005 subject: Info for Dizzy's benefit - Hard data on Pillar/Dental Combo
Dec 11, 2005 subject: Pillar surgery
Dec 04 2005 subject: Hard Data for Pillar Success/Finding Alternatives to CPAP
Dec 02, 2005 subject: Which hospital to titrate @?
Nov 30 2005 subject: Alternatives do exist and they sometimes work for some folks
Nov 25 2005 subject: Why do Those on CPAP attack Those who found alternatives
Nov 24 2005 subject: Why didn't my Pillar cure my snoring?
Sep 28 2005 subject: piller surgery
Sep 07 2005 subject: UARS & Insurance
Sep 09 2005 subject: pillar and septo/turb
Sep 07 2005 subject: Dental appliances CAN treat severe apnea
Sep 03 2005 subject: How many were given other options than CPAP
Aug 23 2005 subject: CPAP the cornerstone of OSA treatment
Aug 18 2005 subject: pillar regression
Aug 17 2005 subject: Pillar vs UPPP, desperate for advice
Aug 13 2005 subject: Botched Pillar Procedure?
Aug 11 2005 subject: Continuing Problem with NO end in sight
Jul 14 2005 subject: Had pillar today
Jul 14 2005 subject: Pillar Coming Out
Jul 01 2005 subject: Sleep study after Pillar & Silent Nite- Goodby to CPAP
Jun 30, 2005 subject: Insurance reimbursement for Pillar starting to happen
Jun 22 2005 subject: pillar procedure newbie ( long)
Jun 21 2005 subject: Does sleeping positions effect Apnea
Jun 16 2005 subject: Getting off of CPAP
Jun 09 2005 subject: MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL PILLAR PROCEDURE DOCS?
Jun 09, 2005 subject: GOOD ENT IN THE TWIN CITIES??
Jun 03 2005 subject: Pillars - Insurance Denied Claim
Jun 03 2005 subject: just had the pillar
May 30 2005 subject: Somnoplasty vs Pillar vs UUUP?
May 24 2005 subject: pillar procedure scheduled questions
May 23 2005 subject: LAUP vs Pillar?
May 18 2005 subject: similar to "Cost of my Pillar procedure $1500"
May 07 2005 subject: Pillar Success Stories
May 11 2005 subject: Pillar and Tap
May 04 2005 subject: pillar procedure
Sat, Feb 27 2005 subject: Open Letter to Restore Medical
Sat, Feb 26 2005 subject: Drumroll Please - Here is your Pillar Implant Pre and Post S
Feb 22 2005 subject: Pillar surgery
Jan 31 2005 subject: Pillar and GA(tongue advancement)
Nov 29 2004 subject: Snoring Questions
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Nasal Turbinate, Septoplasty, and Sinus surgery experiences: Note especially the posts by snork1 - he had extensive nasal/sinus surgery to make breathing through his nose much easier while using CPAP.
Feb 09, 2007 subject: Septoplasty done topic posted by JeffH
Jan 31, 2007 subject: Septoplasty yesterday topic posted by dataq1
Jan 17, 2007 subject: Turbinates jskinner posts link to emptynosesyndrome.org/turbinate.html
Jan 22 2006 subject: Am I Recovering Correctly? Just Had Nasal Surgery
Jan 21, 2006 subject: Barbeques
Dec 12, 2005 subject: septoplasty and turbinate surgery
Nov 26, 2005 subject: Somnoplasty
Oct 04 2005 subject: Surgery Recovery Time
Sep 19 2005 subject: Surgery Tomorrow!!!!!!
Aug 30 2005 subject: Opinions on nasal somnoplasty...
Aug 30 2005 subject: Just had a septoplasty and partial turbinectomy . . .
Aug 26 2005 subject: septo turb
Aug 24 2005 subject: septo/turb tommorrow
Aug 16 2005 subject: coblation vs somnoplasty
Aug 12 2005 subject: septoplasty/turb reduction
Aug 04 2005 subject: post operative swelling
Aug 04 2005 subject: Just had UPPP, Tonsil, Septoplasty, and Turbinate Reduction
Aug 02 2005 subject: had surgeries
Jul 30, 2005 subject: CPAP and Sinus Surgery
Jul 15 2005 subject: Anyone tried surgery?
Jul 13 2005 subject: just had surgery
Jul 01 2005 subject: Septoplasty and Turbinoplasty - 1 week later
Jun 26 2005 subject: Sinuses
Jun 21 2005 subject: Turbinate reduction options
Jun 21 2005 subject: Seeking Septoplasty support
Jun 08 2005 subject: Surgery Questions, esp. Picking a Doc
Jun 04 2005 subject: sleep apnea surgery
May 27 2005 subject: Update on septoplasty and turbinate reduction and tips
May 27 2005 subject: Nasal somnoplasty and Radio Frequency Ablation Differences
May 25 2005 subject: Goodby Afrin, hello life
May 23 2005 subject: Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction
May 12 2005 subject: Operation over - phase one begins
May 07 2005 subject: Surgery coming up Wednesday
May 11 2005 subject: Relief for chronic stuffed nose-Goodby flonase
Apr 27 2005 subject: Nasal Surgery coming up. Question
Mar 01 2005 subject: Turbinate Cautery
Feb 28 2005 subject: Need "roter rooter" on nose, $$ extra for reducing
Feb 27 2005 subject: Maxillary Sinus Surgery
Feb 05 2005 subject: Help please, first few days, Sinus issues
Feb 04 2005 subject: Surgery scheduled for Thursday
Jan 14 2005 subject: new apnea patient
Jan 10 2005 subject: how to decide
Dec 18 2004 subject: sinus headaches
Dec 15 2004 subject: Full face mask for colds- bad for AHI
Nov 20 2004 subject: Nose Sprays or Nasal Surgery to help CPAP ?
Nov 22 2004 subject: Surgery Pros & Cons
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Surgeries: UPPP MMA etc. Note particularly the very well researched, informative posts by BillinSeattle/Seattle Bill - he's been through about every surgery possible for OSA.
UPPP Ohio Sleep Medicine Institue 10% success rate?
May 11 2007 subject: OSA Surgery - What does "MMA/GA" stand for?
Jan 15 2007 subject: Day 6 through Day 46: UPPP and GA surgery
Oct 16, 2006 subject: dont know what to do-surgery or not??
Aug 01, 2006 subject: UPP Surgery
Apr 23 2006 subject: MMA Procedure - Doctor and Procedures - References? Exp?
Apr 08 2006 subject: Questions on surgical tongue reduction.
March 20 2006 subject: Surgery for thin apneac who has had OSA since childhood
Feb 18, 2006 subject: tonsillectomy and uvpp surgery on Wednesday.
Jan 31 2006 subject: Palatal advancement + other surgeries (1 week post-op)
Jan 20 2006 subject: any mma/ga pictures??? Billinseattle???
Jan 14 2006 subject: Might Cancel my UPPP/GA Scheduled for Tuesday - Need Advice!
Dec 26 2005 subject: Upcoming UP3-any advice
Dec 21 2005 subject: Read this before having a UPPP or having it done twice
Dec 21 2005 subject: Back from my UPPP surgery
Dec 21 2005 subject: 1 Week Post-Op After UPPP
Dec 18 2005 subject: Help Please - Having UPPP Surgery in 2 Days!
Dec 15 2005 subject: Bill in Seattle, et al. Got braces, planning on jaw surgery
Dec 14 2005 subject: 1st Day Post-Op After UPPP, Tonsillectomy, Deviated Septum
Dec 2 2005 subject: doesn't anyone support UPPP?
Nov 18 2005 subject: New CPAP user contemplating UPPP
Oct 28, 2005 subject: UPPP Ohio Sleep Medicine Institue 10% success rate?
Sep 28 2005 subject: Billinseattle : need your help with info. please!
Sep 25 2005 subject: When Do You Call It " QUITS! "
Sep 13, 2005 subject: Tonsillectomy (sp?)
Sep 01 2005 subject: What questions should I ask my doc about surgery?
Aug 23 2005 subject: Need Surgery input
Aug 17 2005 subject: Pillar vs UPPP, desperate for advice
Aug 04 2005 subject: Just had UPPP, Tonsil, Septoplasty, and Turbinate Reduction
Jul 26 2005 subject: 6 months after MMA/GA ...Wheew !
Jul 15 2005 subject: Anyone tried surgery?
Jul 13 2005 subject: just had surgery
Jul 03 2005 subject: Mayo Clinic - Interesting article
Jul 02 2005 subject: surgery coming up
Jun 27 2005 subject: Tongue Too Big..Cant Breathe
Jun 19 2005 subject: UPPP anyone?
Jun 15 2005 subject: I had the surgery, still having problems
Jun 03, 2005 subject: surgical approach to OSA
May 30 2005 subject: Somnoplasty vs Pillar vs UUUP?
May 23 2005 subject: All I hear is NEGATIVE info on surgery for Apnea!
May 20 2005 subject: Surgery Options for Sleep Apnea - NEED ADVICE!!
May 19 2005 subject: help with study results
May 17 2005 subject: surgical and xray overview for OSA indicators
May 16 2005 subject: MMA/GA 4 months ago...
May 04 2005 subject: pillar procedure
Apr 30 2005 subject: Surgery and my throat?
Apr 24 2005 subject: Somnoplasty (Radio Freq. Tissue Reduction)
Apr 18 2005 subject: Important week, I must decide between UPPP and MMA/GA
Mar 12 2005 subject: Had UPPP and osa is back in full force
Feb 22 2005 subject: decision...surgery?
Feb 02 2005 subject: 2 weeks out from MMA/GA...whew!
Jan 22 2005 subject: Brother considering MMA surgery
Jan 12 2004 subject: surgery option experiences wanted
Dec 02 2004 subject: Has anyone out there had an MMA?
"Surgery and OSA - Pro and Con Debate
There's a great Pro and Con debate in this months' issue of Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine that is as good a state of the art summary as you can find, given by two icons in the field."
Upper Airway Surgery Does Have a Major Role in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Nelson Powell MD
Upper Airway Surgery Does Not Have a Major Role in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Barbara Phillips MD
____________________________
Links below go to discussion topics on message boards:
____________________________
Pillar Procedure and TAP Dental Device: Topics containing PaulY and Sleepy Stoboy's excellent posts about the Pillar Procedure (3 small inserts placed in the soft palate) and the TAP dental device ("Thornton Adjustable Positioner", a removable device worn in mouth while sleeping to hold lower jaw forward and open the airway more.)
Direct link to Dental Sleep Medicine message board on TAS
Direct link to PaulY's PSG studies before and after the Pillar Implants and TAP device (posted on osaforum/com under the nickname pyounan)
More topics about Pillar and TAP:
Dec 19 2005 subject: Info for Dizzy's benefit - Hard data on Pillar/Dental Combo
Dec 11, 2005 subject: Pillar surgery
Dec 04 2005 subject: Hard Data for Pillar Success/Finding Alternatives to CPAP
Dec 02, 2005 subject: Which hospital to titrate @?
Nov 30 2005 subject: Alternatives do exist and they sometimes work for some folks
Nov 25 2005 subject: Why do Those on CPAP attack Those who found alternatives
Nov 24 2005 subject: Why didn't my Pillar cure my snoring?
Sep 28 2005 subject: piller surgery
Sep 07 2005 subject: UARS & Insurance
Sep 09 2005 subject: pillar and septo/turb
Sep 07 2005 subject: Dental appliances CAN treat severe apnea
Sep 03 2005 subject: How many were given other options than CPAP
Aug 23 2005 subject: CPAP the cornerstone of OSA treatment
Aug 18 2005 subject: pillar regression
Aug 17 2005 subject: Pillar vs UPPP, desperate for advice
Aug 13 2005 subject: Botched Pillar Procedure?
Aug 11 2005 subject: Continuing Problem with NO end in sight
Jul 14 2005 subject: Had pillar today
Jul 14 2005 subject: Pillar Coming Out
Jul 01 2005 subject: Sleep study after Pillar & Silent Nite- Goodby to CPAP
Jun 30, 2005 subject: Insurance reimbursement for Pillar starting to happen
Jun 22 2005 subject: pillar procedure newbie ( long)
Jun 21 2005 subject: Does sleeping positions effect Apnea
Jun 16 2005 subject: Getting off of CPAP
Jun 09 2005 subject: MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL PILLAR PROCEDURE DOCS?
Jun 09, 2005 subject: GOOD ENT IN THE TWIN CITIES??
Jun 03 2005 subject: Pillars - Insurance Denied Claim
Jun 03 2005 subject: just had the pillar
May 30 2005 subject: Somnoplasty vs Pillar vs UUUP?
May 24 2005 subject: pillar procedure scheduled questions
May 23 2005 subject: LAUP vs Pillar?
May 18 2005 subject: similar to "Cost of my Pillar procedure $1500"
May 07 2005 subject: Pillar Success Stories
May 11 2005 subject: Pillar and Tap
May 04 2005 subject: pillar procedure
Sat, Feb 27 2005 subject: Open Letter to Restore Medical
Sat, Feb 26 2005 subject: Drumroll Please - Here is your Pillar Implant Pre and Post S
Feb 22 2005 subject: Pillar surgery
Jan 31 2005 subject: Pillar and GA(tongue advancement)
Nov 29 2004 subject: Snoring Questions
__________________________________________________
Nasal Turbinate, Septoplasty, and Sinus surgery experiences: Note especially the posts by snork1 - he had extensive nasal/sinus surgery to make breathing through his nose much easier while using CPAP.
Feb 09, 2007 subject: Septoplasty done topic posted by JeffH
Jan 31, 2007 subject: Septoplasty yesterday topic posted by dataq1
Jan 17, 2007 subject: Turbinates jskinner posts link to emptynosesyndrome.org/turbinate.html
Jan 22 2006 subject: Am I Recovering Correctly? Just Had Nasal Surgery
Jan 21, 2006 subject: Barbeques
Dec 12, 2005 subject: septoplasty and turbinate surgery
Nov 26, 2005 subject: Somnoplasty
Oct 04 2005 subject: Surgery Recovery Time
Sep 19 2005 subject: Surgery Tomorrow!!!!!!
Aug 30 2005 subject: Opinions on nasal somnoplasty...
Aug 30 2005 subject: Just had a septoplasty and partial turbinectomy . . .
Aug 26 2005 subject: septo turb
Aug 24 2005 subject: septo/turb tommorrow
Aug 16 2005 subject: coblation vs somnoplasty
Aug 12 2005 subject: septoplasty/turb reduction
Aug 04 2005 subject: post operative swelling
Aug 04 2005 subject: Just had UPPP, Tonsil, Septoplasty, and Turbinate Reduction
Aug 02 2005 subject: had surgeries
Jul 30, 2005 subject: CPAP and Sinus Surgery
Jul 15 2005 subject: Anyone tried surgery?
Jul 13 2005 subject: just had surgery
Jul 01 2005 subject: Septoplasty and Turbinoplasty - 1 week later
Jun 26 2005 subject: Sinuses
Jun 21 2005 subject: Turbinate reduction options
Jun 21 2005 subject: Seeking Septoplasty support
Jun 08 2005 subject: Surgery Questions, esp. Picking a Doc
Jun 04 2005 subject: sleep apnea surgery
May 27 2005 subject: Update on septoplasty and turbinate reduction and tips
May 27 2005 subject: Nasal somnoplasty and Radio Frequency Ablation Differences
May 25 2005 subject: Goodby Afrin, hello life
May 23 2005 subject: Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction
May 12 2005 subject: Operation over - phase one begins
May 07 2005 subject: Surgery coming up Wednesday
May 11 2005 subject: Relief for chronic stuffed nose-Goodby flonase
Apr 27 2005 subject: Nasal Surgery coming up. Question
Mar 01 2005 subject: Turbinate Cautery
Feb 28 2005 subject: Need "roter rooter" on nose, $$ extra for reducing
Feb 27 2005 subject: Maxillary Sinus Surgery
Feb 05 2005 subject: Help please, first few days, Sinus issues
Feb 04 2005 subject: Surgery scheduled for Thursday
Jan 14 2005 subject: new apnea patient
Jan 10 2005 subject: how to decide
Dec 18 2004 subject: sinus headaches
Dec 15 2004 subject: Full face mask for colds- bad for AHI
Nov 20 2004 subject: Nose Sprays or Nasal Surgery to help CPAP ?
Nov 22 2004 subject: Surgery Pros & Cons
__________________________________________________
Surgeries: UPPP MMA etc. Note particularly the very well researched, informative posts by BillinSeattle/Seattle Bill - he's been through about every surgery possible for OSA.
UPPP Ohio Sleep Medicine Institue 10% success rate?
May 11 2007 subject: OSA Surgery - What does "MMA/GA" stand for?
Jan 15 2007 subject: Day 6 through Day 46: UPPP and GA surgery
Oct 16, 2006 subject: dont know what to do-surgery or not??
Aug 01, 2006 subject: UPP Surgery
Apr 23 2006 subject: MMA Procedure - Doctor and Procedures - References? Exp?
Apr 08 2006 subject: Questions on surgical tongue reduction.
March 20 2006 subject: Surgery for thin apneac who has had OSA since childhood
Feb 18, 2006 subject: tonsillectomy and uvpp surgery on Wednesday.
Jan 31 2006 subject: Palatal advancement + other surgeries (1 week post-op)
Jan 20 2006 subject: any mma/ga pictures??? Billinseattle???
Jan 14 2006 subject: Might Cancel my UPPP/GA Scheduled for Tuesday - Need Advice!
Dec 26 2005 subject: Upcoming UP3-any advice
Dec 21 2005 subject: Read this before having a UPPP or having it done twice
Dec 21 2005 subject: Back from my UPPP surgery
Dec 21 2005 subject: 1 Week Post-Op After UPPP
Dec 18 2005 subject: Help Please - Having UPPP Surgery in 2 Days!
Dec 15 2005 subject: Bill in Seattle, et al. Got braces, planning on jaw surgery
Dec 14 2005 subject: 1st Day Post-Op After UPPP, Tonsillectomy, Deviated Septum
Dec 2 2005 subject: doesn't anyone support UPPP?
Nov 18 2005 subject: New CPAP user contemplating UPPP
Oct 28, 2005 subject: UPPP Ohio Sleep Medicine Institue 10% success rate?
Sep 28 2005 subject: Billinseattle : need your help with info. please!
Sep 25 2005 subject: When Do You Call It " QUITS! "
Sep 13, 2005 subject: Tonsillectomy (sp?)
Sep 01 2005 subject: What questions should I ask my doc about surgery?
Aug 23 2005 subject: Need Surgery input
Aug 17 2005 subject: Pillar vs UPPP, desperate for advice
Aug 04 2005 subject: Just had UPPP, Tonsil, Septoplasty, and Turbinate Reduction
Jul 26 2005 subject: 6 months after MMA/GA ...Wheew !
Jul 15 2005 subject: Anyone tried surgery?
Jul 13 2005 subject: just had surgery
Jul 03 2005 subject: Mayo Clinic - Interesting article
Jul 02 2005 subject: surgery coming up
Jun 27 2005 subject: Tongue Too Big..Cant Breathe
Jun 19 2005 subject: UPPP anyone?
Jun 15 2005 subject: I had the surgery, still having problems
Jun 03, 2005 subject: surgical approach to OSA
May 30 2005 subject: Somnoplasty vs Pillar vs UUUP?
May 23 2005 subject: All I hear is NEGATIVE info on surgery for Apnea!
May 20 2005 subject: Surgery Options for Sleep Apnea - NEED ADVICE!!
May 19 2005 subject: help with study results
May 17 2005 subject: surgical and xray overview for OSA indicators
May 16 2005 subject: MMA/GA 4 months ago...
May 04 2005 subject: pillar procedure
Apr 30 2005 subject: Surgery and my throat?
Apr 24 2005 subject: Somnoplasty (Radio Freq. Tissue Reduction)
Apr 18 2005 subject: Important week, I must decide between UPPP and MMA/GA
Mar 12 2005 subject: Had UPPP and osa is back in full force
Feb 22 2005 subject: decision...surgery?
Feb 02 2005 subject: 2 weeks out from MMA/GA...whew!
Jan 22 2005 subject: Brother considering MMA surgery
Jan 12 2004 subject: surgery option experiences wanted
Dec 02 2004 subject: Has anyone out there had an MMA?
Last edited by rested gal on Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:08 pm, edited 42 times in total.
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rested gal, wow my hands are tired just looking at that post. Great links. I read the pro and con articles. My favorite excerpts:
On describing uppp outcomes Dr. Phillips writes:
Another typical example of a surgical report on the effectiveness of UPPP for sleep apnea is a report of death rates for veterans with sleep apnea who were treated with a variety of self-selected measures in
which the authors conclude “UPPP confers a survival advantage
over CPAP….”. In the same abstract, the authors admit, “However,
we were unable to adjust for sleep apnea severity or CPAP
use.” Since very few ethical surgeons perform UPPP on patients with anything other than very mild apnea or heavy snoring, this
statement is somewhat like reiterating the clinical truism that sicker patients are more likely to die!
OWWWWWWW!! That stings!!!
And this was something I didn't realize:
For example, the Sleep Heart Health Study demonstrated that
most of the increase in the adverse cardiac sequellae of SDB
occurs between AHI’s of 0 and 10 events/hour.
Can't wait to use my 420e to determine this.
Thanks for the great post,
BP
On describing uppp outcomes Dr. Phillips writes:
Another typical example of a surgical report on the effectiveness of UPPP for sleep apnea is a report of death rates for veterans with sleep apnea who were treated with a variety of self-selected measures in
which the authors conclude “UPPP confers a survival advantage
over CPAP….”. In the same abstract, the authors admit, “However,
we were unable to adjust for sleep apnea severity or CPAP
use.” Since very few ethical surgeons perform UPPP on patients with anything other than very mild apnea or heavy snoring, this
statement is somewhat like reiterating the clinical truism that sicker patients are more likely to die!
OWWWWWWW!! That stings!!!
And this was something I didn't realize:
For example, the Sleep Heart Health Study demonstrated that
most of the increase in the adverse cardiac sequellae of SDB
occurs between AHI’s of 0 and 10 events/hour.
Can't wait to use my 420e to determine this.
Thanks for the great post,
BP
Thanks so much. I will likely be having surgery...someday...just not now and this is good info to go over. Im trying to hold off because I do fine with my APAP but Im a good candidate and dont want to be 90 yearold (if god lets me live that long) and messing with getting a mask on. Im on full face now anyhow and the UPPP and turbinex would be the most I got done when and if I do. I will be seeking 2nd and 3rd opinions before proceeding and theirs a good chance it wont be for years from now as I DREAD having another surgery.
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Re: LINKS to surgery, turbinates, Pillar, TAP experiences
Any updates on Surgical Options for SA?
Re: LINKS to surgery, turbinates, Pillar, TAP experiences
TAP works. I have been using one for years, the inventor is in Dallas so I got one of the 1st. I am on my 3rd one now & its 2 yrs old +
Simple adjustable mouth piece. I had severe sleep apnea. Its worth a try & my insurance pays for it.
Simple adjustable mouth piece. I had severe sleep apnea. Its worth a try & my insurance pays for it.
Re: LINKS to surgery, turbinates, Pillar, TAP experiences
02much4me,o2much4me wrote:TAP works. I have been using one for years, the inventor is in Dallas so I got one of the 1st. I am on my 3rd one now & its 2 yrs old +
Simple adjustable mouth piece. I had severe sleep apnea. Its worth a try & my insurance pays for it.
I am glad the TAP works you. At one point, I considered it when desperate that my pap therapy wasn't working but decided against it for various reasons.
What was your AHI before using the TAP and what is it now? Just curious.
On a different note, unfortunately, many of those great links that RG took the time to post several years ago no longer work thanks to the Talk About Sleep Board being redone.
49er
PS - I suspect I have severe apnea even though the home test showed moderate a few years ago
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