Questions for your doctor

Success with the Pillar Procedure can be influenced by many factors in the upper airway and only a qualified physician can determine if the Pillar Procedure is right for you. The Pillar Procedure is most commonly performed by an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor or an oral maxillofacial surgeon.

When consulting with a physician about a potential sleep disorder, here are some questions you can ask:

• How do I know whether I have a snoring problem or have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
• How do you determine the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
• Could obstructive sleep apnea have long-term effects on my health?
• Could medications I’m taking be making my snoring or OSA worse?
• If I do suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), what are my treatment options?
• How will the different treatments available affect my lifestyle?
• Who should I talk to if I have more questions?