What procedure is performed to correct obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
a. Tracheotomy
b. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
c. Laryngectomy
d. Adenoidectomy
ANS: B
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty corrects obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by increasing the air space in the oropharynx. Upper airway obstruction may be caused by nasal obstruction, deviated nasal septum, hypertrophied tonsils and adenoids or overbite.
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