Sleep Procedures

Quality sleep is essential for your overall health and daily functioning. Conditions like obstructive sleep apnea and chronic snoring can disrupt your rest and increase the risk of serious health problems.

At Piedmont Ear, Nose, Throat and Related Allergy, we specialize in diagnosing and treating sleep-related breathing disorders. From sleep studies and lifestyle guidance to advanced procedures like Inspire therapy and airway surgery, our team is here to help you breathe easier and sleep better.

Inspire Implant for Sleep Apnea 

is a fully implanted system for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It continuously monitors breathing and delivers mild stimulation to airway muscles (tongue, soft tissues) to keep the airway open during sleep, serving as an alternative to CPAP for suitable candidates. Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) is a diagnostic procedure performed under light sedation to visualize the upper airway during simulated sleep, precisely identifying collapse points for accurate treatment planning (including for Inspire or other surgeries).

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)

is a surgical procedure for OSA that removes or reshapes excess tissue in the throat (soft palate, uvula, tonsils) to create a wider airway, preventing collapse during sleep and reducing snoring.

Tongue-Base Reduction

is a surgical procedure to reduce the volume of tissue at the back of the tongue for OSA caused by tongue base obstruction. It creates more airway space and prevents tongue collapse.

Hyoid Advancement and Suspension 

repositions the hyoid bone forward, pulling the tongue base and soft tissues forward to enlarge and stabilize the airway, preventing collapse during sleep. It's often combined with other OSA surgeries.