Sleep Apnoea
Affecting one in four Australians, sleep apnoea is a serious medical condition that can impact your health and quality of life.
While sleep apnoea is largely found in men aged over 40, some of the factors that can contribute include:
As one of Australia’s leading plastic surgeons specialising in ear, nose and throat cases, Dr Zacharia will undertake a full upper airway assessment to determine the best procedures for each individual’s treatment.
When combined with a treatment plan to reduce the impact of lifestyle factors, many cases are resolved through nasal and soft palate surgery:
Septoplasty: This involves correcting the septum – the bone and cartilage that divide the nostrils
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPP): This removes excess tissue from the soft palate and uvula, it may also involve the removal of present tonsils to create a larger airway
Sleep apnoea treatments are expertly conducted under general anaesthesia, with patients spending up to two days recovering in hospital.
Most patients will need to follow a liquid diet for most of their first week, post-operatively, before slowly reintroducing solid food groups.
Patients can return to regular duties within a few days of surgery, with all forms of strenuous activity avoided for the first four weeks.
For more information on treating your obstructive sleep apnoea, please contact us today.