Procedure
An implanted device that stimulates the nerve controlling the tongue during sleep to keep the airway open, for some people who cannot use CPAP.
Also called: upper airway stimulation, sleep apnea implant
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about hypoglossal nerve stimulation and what is right for you.
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