Treating Sleep Apnea - a detailed explanation of many possibilities

Lifestyle changes (losing weight or quitting smoking) are recommended for mild forms of sleep apnea, but it may be necessary to use devices to open up an airway or to resort to surgery. This article describes the use of the CPAP machine and other devices.

The Mayo Clinic defines the goal of surgery for sleep apnea as "... to remove excess tissue from your nose or throat that may be vibrating and causing you to snore, or that may be blocking your upper air passages and causing sleep apnea." The article gives a detailed description of many surgical possibilites. i