Some patients are claustrophobic and cannot use CPAP but can tolerate OAs. Others may fear surgery or simply want surgery as the last option. Others view wear of any device as tantamount to iron lung attachment. Oral appliances are simple, effective, and inexpensive and should be considered as potential treatment by any otolaryngologist who treats patients with snoring or sleep apnea. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established.
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