As others have already stated UPPP is nothing new, has been done for many years. The results for OSA are mixed depending on the level of obstruction. Even in cases where the sleep test show initial improvement the success may not last. The best results depend on proper diagnosis. If the level of obstruction is below the nasopharynx (past the UPPP level) then success will probably not be as good. Also if the obstuction is above (such as deviated nasal septum, polyps, enlarged turbinates) these can be treated with less pain. The UPPP really hurts and can result in regurgitation upon swallowing (fluids going upstream into nose). Bottom line don’t take this article as the panacea for OSA. See a good ENT or Oral Surgeon and insist on proper diagnosis. There are many procedures for OSA and simple snoring which usually means none are the be all and end all. The best studies IMHO are from a couple of Docs at Stanford, one is named Riley and I can’t remember the other.
Very much appreciate your reply to my article post. I posted it because it was a new study and hoped to get people talking about their SA experiences and provide some education to each other along the way. Again, thanks.
thanks for the information. I actually talked to the doc who diagnosed me about that right after I got my machine. She said that it only had about a 25% success rate and likely wouldnt work for me because of all the tissues in my throat.
I actually dont mind the machine. It is a pain in the butt to drag along when traveling but other than that it is no bid deal.