Palatal implants: a new approach for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Regina P Walker1, Howard L Levine, Martin L Hopp

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA. rwalke2@lumc.edu

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Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops intermittently during sleep, often leading to significant health issues. Each episode can last from 10 to 20 seconds or more and is frequently accompanied by a brief arousal from sleep. This disturbance, largely unnoticed by the individual, can lead to severe daytime fatigue. Commonly, individuals seek help after being informed by their partners about loud snoring and noticeable breathing pauses during sleep.
The condition is more prevalent among...