Sleep Apnoea Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

To reduce the frequency and severity of apnoea episodes and improve overall health through behavioral changes.

Achieve and maintain a healthy weight through balanced diet and regular exercise, as obesity is a significant risk factor.
Adopt good sleep hygiene practices, including a consistent sleep schedule, creating a dark and quiet bedroom environment, and avoiding large meals before bed.
Sleep on your side to prevent the tongue and soft palate from collapsing into the airway; positional therapy devices can assist.
Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption, especially in the hours leading up to bedtime, as both can relax throat muscles and worsen apnoea.
Refrain from using sleeping pills unless specifically prescribed by a doctor, as they can further depress breathing and exacerbate sleep apnoea.

ConsultSleep SpecialistDietitianPhysiotherapist

Medicinal Treatment & Devices

To maintain open airways during sleep, improve sleep quality, and mitigate associated health risks using non-invasive or minimally invasive methods.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, which involves wearing a mask that delivers a continuous stream of air to keep airways open during sleep.
Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs), custom-fitted oral appliances worn during sleep to reposition the jaw and tongue, preventing airway collapse.
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HNS), an implantable device that stimulates the nerve controlling tongue movement to maintain airway patency.
Management of underlying conditions such as allergies or nasal congestion that may contribute to airway obstruction through medication or other non-surgical interventions.

ConsultSleep SpecialistPulmonologistENT Specialist

Surgical Interventions

To physically remove or modify tissues obstructing the airway, providing a long-term solution for moderate to severe cases of sleep apnoea.

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), a procedure to remove excess tissue from the soft palate, uvula, and pharynx to enlarge the airway.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, the removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids, often highly effective for children and some adults with OSA.
Genioglossus Advancement, a procedure that moves the tongue muscle forward to increase the space behind the tongue and reduce airway obstruction.
Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA), a more extensive surgery that moves the upper and lower jaws forward to significantly enlarge the entire airway.
Bariatric surgery, for individuals with severe obesity, can lead to significant weight loss and often results in substantial improvement or resolution of sleep apnoea.

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Lifestyle Modifications

To reduce the frequency and severity of apnoea episodes and improve overall health through behavioral changes.

Achieve and maintain a healthy weight through balanced diet and regular exercise, as obesity is a significant risk factor.

Adopt good sleep hygiene practices, including a consistent sleep schedule, creating a dark and quiet bedroom environment, and avoiding large meals before bed.

Sleep on your side to prevent the tongue and soft palate from collapsing into the airway; positional therapy devices can assist.

Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption, especially in the hours leading up to bedtime, as both can relax throat muscles and worsen apnoea.

Refrain from using sleeping pills unless specifically prescribed by a doctor, as they can further depress breathing and exacerbate sleep apnoea.

ConsultSleep SpecialistDietitianPhysiotherapist

Medicinal Treatment & Devices

To maintain open airways during sleep, improve sleep quality, and mitigate associated health risks using non-invasive or minimally invasive methods.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, which involves wearing a mask that delivers a continuous stream of air to keep airways open during sleep.

Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs), custom-fitted oral appliances worn during sleep to reposition the jaw and tongue, preventing airway collapse.

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HNS), an implantable device that stimulates the nerve controlling tongue movement to maintain airway patency.

Management of underlying conditions such as allergies or nasal congestion that may contribute to airway obstruction through medication or other non-surgical interventions.

ConsultSleep SpecialistPulmonologistENT Specialist

Surgical Interventions

To physically remove or modify tissues obstructing the airway, providing a long-term solution for moderate to severe cases of sleep apnoea.

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), a procedure to remove excess tissue from the soft palate, uvula, and pharynx to enlarge the airway.

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, the removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids, often highly effective for children and some adults with OSA.

Genioglossus Advancement, a procedure that moves the tongue muscle forward to increase the space behind the tongue and reduce airway obstruction.

Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA), a more extensive surgery that moves the upper and lower jaws forward to significantly enlarge the entire airway.

Bariatric surgery, for individuals with severe obesity, can lead to significant weight loss and often results in substantial improvement or resolution of sleep apnoea.

ConsultENT SpecialistOral & Maxillofacial SurgeonBariatric Surgeon

Sleep Apnoea Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment & Devices

Surgical Interventions

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Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease

Sleep Apnoea Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment & Devices

Surgical Interventions

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease