Procedure
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
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
Who Can Help with Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation?
- ENT Doctors
A physician and surgeon who treats conditions of the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, head and neck.
- Sleep Specialists
A specialist or sleep center that diagnoses and treats sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy, including overnight sleep studies.
Where Practices List Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Seattle, WA (24)
- Aventura, FL (13)
- Hollywood, FL (12)
- Miami, FL (12)
- Bellevue, WA (9)
- Pembroke Pines, FL (9)
- Hialeah, FL (7)
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about hypoglossal nerve stimulation and what is right for you.