Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Surgery in Thrissur​

Snoring | Daytime Sleepiness | Poor Sleep? You Deserve Better.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common but serious condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to airway collapse. If you're struggling with loud snoring, poor-quality sleep, or excessive tiredness, you may be suffering from OSA.

At Relentcare ENT Centre, we specialize in modern, evidence-based surgical solutions for OSA, including BARR Palatoplasty — a minimally invasive alternative to UPPP with faster recovery and better outcomes.

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 Common Symptoms of OSA

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• Loud, chronic snoring

• Episodes of gasping or choking during sleep

• Daytime fatigue or drowsiness

• Difficulty concentrating or memory issues

• Mood swings, depression, or irritability

• Dry mouth or sore throat in the morning

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🔬 Diagnosis: Sleep Study + DISE

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We perform detailed clinical assessment and recommend a Polysomnography (Sleep Study) to confirm OSA.
For selected patients, we also perform Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) to identify the exact level of airway collapse — nose, soft palate, tongue base, etc.

 

Surgical Treatment Options for OSA

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Surgery is considered when CPAP is not tolerated or in patients with anatomical obstruction. We offer tailored, multilevel surgical approaches.

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 1. BARR Palatoplasty (Bipolar Ablation Radiofrequency Remodeling)

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A safe, less invasive alternative to UPPP for palatal snoring and mild to moderate OSA.

• Tightens and shortens the soft palate

• Preserves the uvula (unlike UPPP)

• Minimal bleeding, faster recovery

• No open wounds or sutures

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👉 Ideal for patients with soft palate vibration/snoring without complete collapse

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2. Septoplasty & Turbinate Reduction

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Improves nasal airflow and reduces resistance during sleep.

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3. Tongue Base Coblation / Reduction

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For patients with tongue base collapse seen on DISE.
Minimally invasive coblation technique helps reshape the tongue base for better airway patency.

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4. Tonsillectomy / Adenoidectomy

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Effective in patients with large tonsils or adenoids blocking the airway.

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✅ Why Choose Us for OSA Surgery in Thrissur?

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• 🔬 DISE-Guided Tailored Surgery (We treat the exact site of obstruction)

• 🎯 Minimally Invasive Techniques like BARR, Coblation, and Endoscopic Nasal Surgery

• 🧠 ENT-led Sleep Apnea Team with experience in airway reconstruction

• 🕒 Shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, minimal downtime

• 🤝 Coordinated care with pulmonologists, sleep specialists, and dental sleep experts

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🏥 Where We Operate

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📍 MIDAZ Hospital ,Ollur

📍 Relentcare ENT Centre, Kolazhy, Thrissur
📍 Karthiayani Hospital, Thrissur

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