Often, when a patient struggles with chronic snoring or has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), doctors are quick to prescribe CPAP therapy. Certainly, CPAP is an effective solution in many cases. But what if you cannot tolerate your machine or are not experiencing the results you expected? You might be a candidate for a surgery called uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). What is UPPP, and what benefits does it offer? This blog post explains.
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