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The corticosteroid drug budesonide, given as a nasal spray for 6 weeks, benefits children with mild sleep apnea, a study shows.
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when soft tissues in the nose and throat collapse, blocking breathing for brief but frequent periods during sleep.
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Editor’s Note: Following an episode of CBS’ show, Rules of Engagement, many people were offended by a suggestion in the show that snoring, and more likely, apnea, could be treated by a surgical procedure known as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. This personal story is a positive result of the public’s resentment of the suggestion.
I’m a 57-year-old woman from the Washington, D.C. metro area who underwent uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) surgery in July, 2005, because I was told it would treat my severe obstructive sleep apnea.
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