Research
Mixed
Surgical interventions and oral appliances are alternative treatments for OSA, with efficacy varying by patient anatomy and severity, often serving as options when PAP is not tolerated.
If PAP doesn't work for you, talk to your doctor about surgical options or oral appliances. These can be effective for some people, especially if your anatomy is suitable, but they require careful evaluation.
GoodQualifiesHIGH confidence
enhancing selection of PAP alternatives and surgery... Surgical outcomes... uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, hypoglossal nerve stimulation
Why this rating
Based on consensus statement summarizing evidence-based reviews.
Source
International Consensus Statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Jolie L. Chang et al. · International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology · 2022
DOI 10.1002/alr.23079
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Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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