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Re: CPAP and turbinate reduction

Posted by Bird Watcher on October 26, 2004 at 17:57:26:

In Reply to: CPAP and turbinate reduction posted by Sleepy Time Time on October 26, 2004 at 15:53:08:

Consider turbinate reduction, by knife or somno, to be nose surgery. Nose surgery doesn't typically cure apnea, but can have positive benefits for daytime breathing.

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