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    What are the reasons for DISE?

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  • Dr Nicholas M Phillips

    Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

    Dr Nicholas Phillips is a paediatric and adult ENT surgeon who has advanced training and subspeciality expertise in paediatric and adult nasal obstruction, snoring and … View Profile

    DISE is most commonly recommended in the following situations:

    - Adults with moderate to severe OSA who are unable to tolerate CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)

    - Patients with significant snoring impacting quality of life

    - People being considered for multi-level airway surgery, such as UPPP (Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty) & coblation tongue channelling

    - Unclear findings on sleep study or if OSA persists after initial treatment

    - As part of combined surgery with nasal procedures to avoid multiple general anaesthetics

    - Children with persistent OSA following adenotonsillectomy, especially when further surgical options are considered

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