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Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) produces substantial, durable improvements in AHI and symptoms with high adherence, supported by randomized trials and real-world data.
If you have moderate-to-severe sleep apnea and cannot tolerate CPAP, ask about hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS). It is an implanted device that stimulates the tongue to keep the airway open, offering substantial and durable relief for the right candidate.
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Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) produced substantial, durable improvements in AHI and symptoms with high adherence, supported by randomized trials, long-term follow-up, and real-world registry data;
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Based on RCTs, long-term follow-up, and registry data.
Source
Redefining Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Treatment in the Modern Era
Jose Redondo et al. · Pathophysiology · 2026
DOI 10.3390/pathophysiology33010020
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