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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
When is surgery considered for snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea?
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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
Surgery is considered only after appropriate assessment and when non-surgical treatments have not been effective or tolerated. For OSA or snoring, surgeries and procedures focus on improving airflow through the nasal passages, soft palate or tongue base. The choice of procedure depends on individual airway anatomy and findings from investigations such as drug-induced sleep endoscopy.
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