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(New York Jewish Week) — As Israel continued to clear the Gaza border area of Hamas attackers, and came to grips with an attack that killed 700 people, hundreds of

CPAP is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea, but when patients struggle with CPAP adherence, surgery may be an effective alternative.

New technologies increasingly make it possible to perform nasal airway procedures like septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and nasal valve treatments without stepping into an OR. 

Millions of sleep apnea patients rely on CPAP breathing machines to get a good night’s rest. Health insurers use a variety of tactics, including surveillance, to make patients bear the costs. Experts say it’s part of the insurance industry playbook.

Focusing on total breathing events throughout the night and quality of life during the day can provide a clearer picture of how well oral appliances stack up against CPAP for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.