{"id":229,"date":"2022-01-06T21:53:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collincountyent.fm1.dev\/ent\/acoustic-neuromas\/sleep-surgery\/"},"modified":"2024-03-27T13:43:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T18:43:43","slug":"sleep-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/ent\/sleep-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Rest Easily With Sleep Surgeries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Is a UPPP Performed?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Before the procedure begins, you\u2019ll be given general anesthesia. The provider will begin by removing the tonsils and adenoids (if applicable), excise the uvula and trim or remove the soft palate. The cuts are sutured together with stitches.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleeping is an essential function for health and happiness, but an estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about_us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">70 million Americans experience sleep disorders.<\/a> One common disorder is sleep apnea, which occurs when the muscles near your mouth and throat collapse, blocking your upper airway. This causes you to stop breathing repeatedly throughout the night, leading to a drop in your blood oxygen levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/ent\/sleep-apnea\/\">treatments for sleep apnea<\/a> and snoring, including a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. If these options do not work for you, surgery may relieve your symptoms. At Collin County ENT, we\u2019ll help determine if this is a good next step for you, along with which surgery would best serve your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/woman-after-sleep-surgery.jpeg\" alt=\"A heterosexual couple holding hands and walking on the beach as the wind blows the womans hair behind her. It is after midday and the ocean can be seen behind the couple. \" class=\"wp-image-2087\" title=\"Sleep-surgery-procedures\" srcset=\"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/woman-after-sleep-surgery.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/woman-after-sleep-surgery-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/woman-after-sleep-surgery-256x171.jpeg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Common Surgeries for Snoring and Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One surgical option for these conditions is Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), which we offer at our clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a UPPP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) removes excess tissue in the throat in order to widen the airway and make it easier to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is a UPPP Performed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the procedure begins, you\u2019ll be given general anesthesia. The provider will begin by removing the tonsils and adenoids (if applicable), excise the uvula and trim or remove the soft palate. The cuts are sutured together with stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A brief hospital stay may be recommended so you can be closely monitored immediately after surgery. Your provider will discuss this with you beforehand, along with what to expect in terms of aftercare once you\u2019re home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complications from this procedure may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sore throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrowing of the airway related to scar tissue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor can discuss the risks and help you decide whether UPPP is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Office Is Here for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding to have surgery can be a big decision, and at Collin County ENT we\u2019re here to take some of that weight off your shoulders. We\u2019ll guide you through the process, starting at the initial consultation all the way through aftercare. You\u2019ll be able to get a good night\u2019s sleep knowing our team is in your corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\"><svg class=\"content-cta-bg-triangle\" width=\"120\" height=\"154\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 154\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M0 154V0H120L0 154Z\" fill=\"#375A86\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<div class=\"content-cta-container\">Call Collin County ENT at <a href=\"tel:+19725964005\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(972) 596-4005<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleeping is an essential function for health and happiness, but an estimated 70 million Americans experience sleep disorders. One common disorder is sleep apnea, which occurs when the muscles near your mouth and throat collapse, blocking your upper airway. 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