{"id":256,"date":"2019-11-06T11:10:18","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T21:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drlindachiu.fm1.dev\/throat-2\/uppp\/"},"modified":"2020-03-23T09:01:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T19:01:16","slug":"uppp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drlindachiu.com\/throat\/sleep\/uppp\/","title":{"rendered":"UPPP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue in the throat in order to widen the airway, making it easier to breathe. It\u2019s designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, a sleeping disorder that can cause serious health problems over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why UPPP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/drlindachiu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-594015680-2-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drlindachiu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-594015680-2-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/drlindachiu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-594015680-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drlindachiu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-594015680-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drlindachiu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-594015680-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"clear\">UPPP involves removal of tissues that may include the uvula, soft palate, tonsils, adenoids and pharynx. In some instances, a small portion of the tongue may be removed as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If you suffer from snoring and sleep apnea due to excess tissue in the throat or mouth that causes blockages of the upper airway, are unable (or unwilling) to use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) \u2013 the preferred method for treating sleep apnea \u2013 or do not respond to CPAP treatment, you may be a candidate for UPPP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the procedure, the patient is given general anesthesia. The surgeon will remove the tonsils and adenoids (if applicable), excise the uvula and trim or remove the soft palate. The cuts are sutured together with stitches. A brief hospital stay may be recommended so the patient can be closely monitored immediately after surgery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complications may include sore throat, swelling, infection, bleeding, difficulty swallowing, speech problems or changes to the voice, sleepiness or apnea due to medications you\u2019ll be given to promote healing, changes in the way food tastes and narrowing of the airway related to scar tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other sleep disorder surgeries, UPPP is not a viable solution for everybody. It offers mixed results; some people report a drastic reduction in episodes of snoring and apnea, while others still require additional treatment (e.g. CPAP) afterwards. Your doctor can discuss the risks, and help you to decide whether UPPP is right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call our office at <a href=\"tel:+18082626673\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(808) 262-6673<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue in the throat in order to widen the airway, making it easier to breathe. It\u2019s designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, a sleeping disorder that can cause serious health problems over time. Why UPPP? 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