Breathing new life into sleep apnea surgery: lung volume study could change Pre-Op planning

This study looks at how the amount of air in your lungs affects throat collapse during sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Researchers will use a special camera to watch the throat while patients are sedated, and they will either use a chest ventilator or neck electrodes to change lung volume. The goal is to better predict who will benefit from surgery and possibly develop new treatments. About 200 adults with OSA who are already scheduled for this evaluation will take part.