Sleep Apnea Surgery: Is UPPP for You?

Are some people with obstructive sleep apnea more likely to benefit from surgery than others?A new study involved 63 people with OSA. They had an average age of 42 years, and 81 percent were men. Their average body mass index was 35; a BMI of 30 or higher is considered “obese.”Each person underwent “uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.” UPPP involves the removal of soft tissue from the throat; this tissue