[b][SALT LAKE CITY, 03/30/2016][/b] - CranioFacial MD, a trusted craniofacial surgery center in Salt Lake City, Utah, uses advanced techniques for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment. The center provides treatment for various birth defects such as cleft palate, positional head deformities, and craniosynostosis, among others.

[b]Sleep Apnea[/b]

Sleep apnea affects millions around the world. The potentially dangerous sleeping disorder is characterized by a momentary stop in breathing while asleep. This results in lack of oxygen, and prolonged stops may lead to death.

Some signs of sleep apnea include loud snoring, frequent awakening at night, sore and dry throat, and fatigue, among others. It is a problem that needs immediate medical attention. CranioFacial MD provides treatment for sleep apnea.

[b]Evaluation and Treatment[/b]

Airway obstructions due to the condition can be fatal. Sleeping problems can cause lack of focus and sleepiness, which hinders one from functioning effectively. Determining the root cause of obstruction is important in alleviating the symptoms and addressing the problem.

The condition is common among individuals with craniofacial problems. Some of the causes include:

• Choanal stenosis
• Enlarged tonsils
• Collapsed larynx or trachea
• Enlarged tongue and small chin
• Underdeveloped upper or lower jaw

To assess the severity of the condition, sleep apnea sufferers have to go through the following:

• Comprehensive neck and head physical exam
• Overnight sleep study
• 3D CT scan
• Direct nasopharyngeal endoscopy

These techniques enable the doctor to carefully evaluate the patient’s situation. There are a number of surgical procedures, which can treat the problem. But, they have to match the patient’s condition. Otherwise, surgery won’t be of any help.

Through a thorough pre-surgery evaluation, they are able to properly diagnose and assess the patient’s condition. Matching the treatment to the cause also allows them to find better ways to provide a stable airway for the patient, which are essential in treating the condition for good.

[b]About CranioFacial MD[/b]

CranioFacial MD is a trusted craniofacial surgery center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Rodney Schmelzer heads the center. He is an award-winning and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. An experienced doctor, he performs a wide range of plastic and craniofacial surgeries for young patients. For more information about CranioFacial MD, clients may visit http://craniofacialmd.com.