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* Throat closes during exhale
* Cannot exhale thru nose
Apnea Board has a member's case-history with palatal prolapse documented in this thread. [http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-SleepyCPAP%E2%80%99s-Treatment-Thread-Palatal-Prolapse-AlaxoStent SleepyCPAP's Treatment Thread] This member successfully treated his palatal prolapse and nearly eliminated the need for positive air pressure therapy using an AlaxoStent. Anyone that suspects palatal prolapse is an issue in their sleep disordered breathing should read this thread.
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