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What if you can't tolerate CPAP?

The most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is CPAP therapy. CPAP uses positive airway pressure (delivered from an airflow generator that is connected to a nasal or face mask) to keep the upper airway open during sleep. Some patients find CPAP difficult to tolerate, and it is estimated that as many as 50% of CPAP users fail to use their CPAP on a regular basis.1

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

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1. Stepnowsky CJ Jr., Moore PJ. Nasal CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea: developing a new perspective on dosing strategies and compliance. J Psychosom Res. 2003 Jun; 54(6):599-605. .Read More

 
 
 

The Pillar® System is indicated for use in a) the reduction of symptomatic, habitual or social snoring caused by a flutter of tissue in the soft palate, and/or b) upper airway obstruction in patients with mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea or "OSA". The Pillar System is a minimally invasive implant that is used to stiffen the soft palate tissue to reduce the flutter that causes snoring and/or palatal obstruction of the upper airway.

 
 

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