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The goal of treatment for sleep apnea is to decrease the frequency or completely eliminate episodes of breathing interruption.

Treatment may involve the following:

While a number of drugs have been investigated for use in treating sleep apnea, none have yet proven to significantly reduce apnea episodes.

References:

American Sleep Apnea Association website. Available at: http://www.sleepapnea.org/ .

Cecil Textbook of Medicine. 21st ed. WB Saunders Company; 2000.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ .

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/ .

Last reviewed May 2007 by Elie Edmond Rebeiz, MD, FACS

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Treatments for Sleep Apnea

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