Sleep Apnea

At ENT Specialty Group our specialists are experienced at treating snoring and managing patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

While snoring may be annoying for others and lead to embarrassing situations, it may also be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. Our specialists ask specific questions and perform a physical exam that includes an endoscopic examinations to help distinguish between the 2 entities. Snoring can be reduced and even cured in select patients with a quick procedure called a RAUP that takes minutes to perform in the clinic. When obstructive sleep apnea is suspected a sleep study is required. When a patient is found to have obstructive sleep apnea common treatments include: surgery, oral appliance, and a CPAP device.